The main symbol of Valentine's Day is a heart-shaped card with a congratulation or declaration of love. Traditional gifts are flowers and sweets. The main color of the holiday is red - the color of passion. But different countries have developed their own special traditions of celebration and gifts that are presented to loved ones.
England
It is believed that it was here that the prototypes of valentines arose in the Middle Ages. The gentlemen sang or recited romantic quatrains, wrote them down on colored parchment and sent them to their chosen ones. In Wales, this day people give love spoons carved from wood, decorated with hearts and symbolic keys from the heart. The British, in addition to sweets and hearts, on February 14 often give a soft toy - a Teddy bear. In England, not only do people celebrate this holiday, but also by beloved pets.
Germany
The Germans on this day are not all clear. Many celebrate February 14 traditionally—they give bouquets of roses, daisies, chrysanthemums, expressing feelings in the language of flowers. Engaged couples attend church to receive a blessing. But some people consider St. Valentine the patron saint not of lovers, but of the mentally ill. Followers of this point of view decorate psychiatric hospitals with scarlet ribbons on this day.
Denmark
The holiday is celebrated noisily, mass concerts, national festivities, parties, fairs are organized. It is not customary for Danes to sign valentine messages—guess, they say, yourself. They give not red, but white flowers, and not only fresh, but also dried or artificial. Italy The country claims to be the founder of the holiday as the birthplace of St. Valentine and his resting place. Every year, February 14th is a “sweet day” for all Italians. They give sweets and cookies in the form of hearts. A popular gift on this day is chocolate covered hazelnuts. It contains love notes in 4 languages. For single women, this is an exciting day of fortune-telling—will she meet her betrothed, will she get married.
The Netherlands In addition to traditional rituals and gifts, this country is distinguished by the original custom of this day: on February 14, women make an offer to the chosen man. If he refuses, he is obliged to give the lady a silk dress.
USA
Overseas, the tradition of celebrating Valentine's Day arrived with immigrants from Europe. Here it is a universal holiday, and they congratulate everyone they love—parents, children, grandparents, and not just lovers. They arrange fun parties for adults and children's morning performances. Initially, in the 19th century, Americans gave marzipans on this day—sweets that were expensive at that time. Now, the traditional gift is a large heart-shaped lollipop.
France
Among the gallant French, February 14 is one of the most revered holidays. Cafés and restaurants are crowded with couples. Some go on short romantic trips. The most talented put their love messages on the electronic boards of the city streets. With traditional sweets and flowers, the French give jewellery, expensive underwear, lucky lottery tickets. There is a place of pilgrimage in the country—the village of St. Valentine. For couples in love, her visit guarantees a happy marriage.
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