Valentine's Day in the world. How is Valentine's Day celebrated in other countries?

Each country has its own holidays that it welcomes with due pomp, depending on how the population perceives it. We are not referring here to the two great Christian holidays related to the Nativity or Resurrection of the Lord, but to those intended for the celebration of certain saints. All in all, Valentine's Day has managed to overcome social, religious and cultural barriers in many countries around the world. Today, Valentine's Day - or Valentine's Day - is celebrated with pomp in many countries, although it is not declared an official holiday everywhere. Although the essence is the same everywhere in the world, there are traditions and customs related to this holiday that differ from case to case. Want to know how Valentine's Day is celebrated in other countries?

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Valentine's Day is the most popular in the United States. Brought by English settlers in the 19th century, the holiday has evolved from a simple postcard given to a loved one to expensive jewellery and gifts. Esther Howland of Worcester, Massachusetts, was the first to make the first Valentine's Day series products: embossed and lace-trimmed greeting cards. By the second half of the twentieth century, postcards were accompanied by books, then chocolates and flowers (especially red roses). The modern age has surpassed the threshold of symbolic gifts and raised the bar, so that fine jewellery and diamonds given under the sign of love no longer surprised anyone.

Today, Valentine's Day is declared an official holiday (non-working day) in the United States, so residents have a full day to express their love and gratitude to their loved ones. As for gifts… only the sky is the limit! At the national level, fairs and festivals are organized a few days before Valentine's Day, private parties in houses or restaurants, gifts, plush hearts, heart-shaped balloons, flowers, candies and chocolate are offered. Even children participate in this celebration: in schools or kindergartens are organized plays or dance performances. Do you think distances are a problem? No, that's why electronic cards or online commerce were invented. On February 14th, all of America is celebrating "Happy Valentine's Day!"

FRANCE

Valentine's Day is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm in France, even if not at the same intensity as across the ocean. Although it is not known exactly when Saint Valentine was first celebrated in France, the first signs are said to have appeared during the Middle Ages and were related to the fact that birds began to mate in the second half of the month. February. Thus, people considered it auspicious to send proof of love for Valentine's Day and turned to letters. Charles, Duke of Orleans, was the first young Frenchman to send his first Valentine's Day love letter - the so-called "Valentine". Charles had written it while imprisoned in the Tower of London, as a prisoner captured during the Battle of Agincourt (1415).

Romania

Romania also started celebrating Valentine's Day, although it already had a traditional holiday in Drago bête. This has led to a wave of criticism from several groups, reputable people, institutions. The New Right nationalist organization condemns the celebration of Valentine's Day in Romania as a superficial, commercial activity, a kitsch imported from the West.

Turkey

In Turkey, Valentine's Day is the only St. Gregory's Day that translates to Sweet / Sweet Hearts Day. In Persian culture (Iran), S is a day dedicated to love and takes place on 29B in the Jalal solar calendar. The date corresponding to the Gregorian calendar is February 17. It has been celebrated in the Great Persian Empire since the 20th century BC. In Egypt there is another day of love on the 4th of November, called the day of Egyptian love.

Brazil

In Brazil, Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day is celebrated on June 12, when couples give each other gifts such as: chocolate, greeting cards and usually a bouquet of flowers. It was chosen as the day before St. Anthony, known here as the marriage saint, when many single women perform folk rituals to find a good or beloved husband.

Colombia

In Colombia, Love and Friendship Day is celebrated on the third Friday and Saturday in September, for commercial purposes. In this country, the secret friend is a very popular tradition, which involves designating each participant a recipient of a secret gift (similar to the tradition of Christmas Santa Claus Secret) In Mexico, the day of love and friendship is celebrated similarly in Colombia but falls on another date.