Valentine's Day 2023: Celebrating Love Around The World, 5 Popular Traditions for Valentine's Day 2023

Valentine's Day 2023 is soon to arrive, starting with Rose Day on February 7th. This special occasion is celebrated globally with a variety of unique traditions that express love and romance.

Valentine's Day is also known as Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, and is a celebration of love and affection. The Valentine's week includes various events such as Rose Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, Teddy Day, Promise Day, Hug Day, and Kiss Day, all leading up to Valentine's Day on February 14th. Lovers all over the world make extra special efforts to show their love and appreciation for their significant others.

To give you an idea of how this day is celebrated around the world, here are 5 popular traditions:

1. Denmark: In Denmark, people exchange pressed white flowers known as "Sundrops" instead of traditional bouquets. Another unique tradition is the exchange of "joke letters" called Gaekkebrev, which are rhyming poems signed only with dots. The recipient must guess who sent the letter.

2. Japan: In Japan, Valentine's Day is not just for couples, but also a day for spoiling men. Male friends, coworkers, and bosses are given various types of chocolate, depending on their relationship.

3. South Korea: On Valentine's Day in South Korea, men are pampered with gifts of chocolates and flowers. On March 14th, which is known as "White Day," women are showered with love, gifts, and treats.

4. Argentina: In Argentina, Valentine's Day is celebrated in July and is a day for exchanging kisses and receiving chocolates and sweets from loved ones.

5. France: It is believed that the first-ever Valentine's Day card originated in France, and the tradition continues to this day. Duke Charles sent love letters to his wife from prison in 1415, and since then, the exchange of love letters has become a popular practice in France. The village of 'Valentine' becomes a hub of romance between the 12th and 14th of February, making it one of the most beautiful Valentine's Day celebrations in the world.

Overall, Valentine's Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy around the world. Whether through traditional flowers and chocolates, or unique cultural practices, the week of love is a special time to express love and affection to those closest to our hearts.