Valentine's Day is celebrated in many unique ways across the world. Here are some interesting traditions from different countries:
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1. In Japan, women give chocolates to men on February 14. Men return the favour on March 14 by giving gifts like white chocolate or jewellery
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2. Instead of chocolates, people in Denmark exchange white flowers. Men also send funny, anonymous love poems, and if the recipient guesses the sender correctly, they receive an Easter egg later
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3. In France, Valentine's Day is a day of grand gestures. Couples exchange love letters, flowers, and jewellery, with Paris being a top destination for romance
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4. Italians celebrate with romantic dinners, Baci Perugina chocolates and love locks on bridges. Many believe the first person you see on Valentine's morning is your future spouse
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5. On Valentine's Day, mass weddings take place in Philippines, where hundreds or even thousands of couples get married at once in public ceremonies
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6. Inspired by an old Roman festival, South Africans pin the name of their crush or love interest on their sleeve. This way, people know who they admire
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7. Instead of romantic love, February 14 is known as Friendship Day in Finland and Estonia. People exchange cards and gifts with friends rather than romantic partners