Valentine Day Traditions Around the World You’ve Never Heard

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Khushi Arora
Feb 05, 2025

France: Heart Of Romance

France is a county of love and there is a village of Saint-Valentin which is now a heaven of love where lovers go to celebrate their love.

Philippines: Mass Wedding

In the Philippines couples tie their knot together in public and have a wedding which is sponsored by the government.

Bulgaria: A Day of Winemakers

In Bulgaria, 14th February is a day given to winemakers and love where lovers toast a love with local wine and enjoy the festive vibe.

Wales: The Spoon Tradition

In Wales, men carve a handmade wooden spoon for their women as a symbol of their love and commitment.

Denmark: Secret Love Letters

Denmark has a tradition of Gaekkebrev, in which people write anonymous love letters filled with poems and they also exchange pressed white snowdrop flowers.

Italy: Spring Love

Italy has a very traditional past where unmarried women used to wake up early in the morning on the day of valentine and believed that the first man they see is their soulmate.

Japan: Women and Gifts

In Japan things are different from India and women give unique chocolate to their love interests expressing their love and intentions.

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