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Valentine’s Day is quite possibly the most recognised holiday around the world, which is celebrated on the 14th of February. While the tradition of exchanging flowers and chocolates is the most common practice to mark the day, in some countries, there are other traditions that also coincide with the internationally recognised day of love.
MásThe history of Valentine’s Day is one of love and loss – as most good stories from ancient times were. While very few concrete facts can be verified, the romantic side of a beleaguered saint marrying couples in secret has many people sighing in sympathy with poor St. Valentine, who met an untimely end. Here […]
MásValentine’s Day is a tradition that has spread around the world in the last few decades, becoming one of the most celebrated days of the year. Despite its popularity, it’s a day that isn’t always welcomed by everyone – in fact, some groups of people have made their disdain for Valentine’s so clear that they’ve […]
MásChocolates, fluffy teddies, red roses an champagne may be the order of the day for most of us on Valentines day, but around the world there are some really unusual and very unique traditions that are also observed on the day of love… Giri Choco This Japanese Valentines tradition is a weird one and involves […]
MásHave you ever wished you could look into the future and find the answer to a question about your life? For thousands of years, people around the world believed that certain days of the year offered a glimpse into the future – and to some of those people, it was Valentine’s Day.
MásValentine’s Day is celebrated all around the globe on the 14th February each year and is a special day when couples share gifts like chocolates and flowers and send each other romantic greeting cards. Over the years Valentine’s Day has become a day when friends and family also share gifts. There are some interesting facts […]
MásWe all know Cupid, we see him on Valentine’s Day, but who is and where does he come from and what does he have to do with Valentine’s Day? Who is Cupid? Cupid or cupido in Latin, which means desire, is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection in classical mythology. Cupid is […]
MásWe have all sent and received Valentine’s cards, but where did it all actually start?
MásEvery year, on February 14th, lovers come together to celebrate romance in the name of St. Valentine. But who was the mysterious St. Valentine and how did he manage to inspire an entire day dedicated entirely to love? Find out how this tradition came about and how it’s managed to survive for centuries in our […]
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