10 Unique Valentine’s Day Facts And Traditions From Around The World Part-1

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Italy

When in Rome, do like a “Roman”. While in Italy, you can visit St. Valentine’s skull which is covered in flowers. Why not celebrate by saying thank you to the person this day is named after?

9

Mexico

Much like the rest of the world, Mexico celebrates by eating out and giving chocolates and flowers. One big difference is that Mexicans also celebrate friendship and give heart shaped balloons to each other that say “Te Amo” or “I Love You” in Spanish.

8

Pakistan

Although celebrations like Valentine’s are not encouraged by religious leaders in many Islamic countries, the Pakistani people have started to embrace giving gifts of flowers on this day.

7

Israel

Tu B’av is celebrated on the 15th of Av. It’s an ancient holiday that has recently begun being celebrated again. It’s the Jewish version of a matchmaking celebration.

6

Malaysia

Women write their phone numbers on oranges and throw them into the nearest river on the seventh day of the seventh month on the Lunar calendar.  They hope that the person of their dreams will find the fruit and call them.  Fruit vendors tend to find these and sell them as lucky fruits

5

Germany

Have you ever heard the term “putting lipstick on a pig”? The Germans take it a step further by decorating or including pig statues with dinner and gifts. They’ll commonly include flowers and other fun embellishments. The pig represents luck and lust.

4

Latvia

After gaining independence from the Soviet Union, the people of Latvia began celebrating Valentine’s Day by placing stickers on the clothing of friends and family members to show they love them

3

Brazil

Brazilian’s leave love to luck. People place the names of their crushes in a hat. Then they randomly select one and that’s the person they may be destined to marry.

2

Guatemala

El Día del Cariño is a celebration of the love for your friends, family and romantic partners. People dress up in feathered masks and Mayan outfits to celebrate their love for the people around them

1

Philippines

If you’re looking to get married but are on a budget, Valentine’s is a day for a mass marriage. Thousands of couples gather for a huge ceremony.

Reference: http://list25.com/25-unique-valentines-day-facts-and-traditions-from-around-the-world/4/