8 Unique Valentine's Day Traditions Celebrated Around the World

1. Denmark

In Denmark people gift snowdrops which are pressed white flowers. Also, they send joke letters which are called gaekkebrev.

2. South Korea

Chocolates and flowers are gifted to husbands and boyfriends. Therefore, men are pampered on Valentines Day. White Day comes on March 14th when the ladies get the same gifts.

3. Japan

Chocolate is gifted to men on this day, but it does not only resort to your SO. It is normal to gift chocolate to your coworkers, male friends, and bosses.

4. Germany

Chocolate pigs are gifted on Valentine’s Day as they represent both passion and good luck. Also conversation heart” candies are exchanged which are ginger cookies shaped like hearts. They usually have messages written on them.

5. The United Kingdom

Norfolk is a county found in England, which is popular for celebrating Jack Valentine. During this occasion, gifts are left on the front porch by a Santa Claus like figure.

6. The Philippines

Mass weddings are celebrated with Valentines Day. Couples get together to celebrate and exchange vows. Usually, local government agencies fund these weddings.

7. Ghana

February 14th is National Chocolate Day in Ghana. Dinners and tastings are held around the nation to celebrate cocoa beans as they are the top agricultural export of Ghana.

8. Taiwan

The number and color of flowers gifted to someone has a particular meaning in Taiwanese culture. A bouquet of 99 roses conveys “I will love you forever”, while 108 roses mean “Will you marry me?” Red roses are gifted to say You’re my one and only.”