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By: Deirdre Gonzales
Valentine's Day is one of the most popular events
for many couples around the world. For centuries,Valentine's Day have
been celebrated across the world, although it was first introduced by
western countries. So what is Valentine's Day? What are the usual
traditions involved in Valentine's Day that have made it become
popular for many
people across the world?
Brief
history of Valentine's Day:
Valentine's Day was said to be named after a
Christian martyr named
Valentine. The event was then established by Pope Gelasius I in AD
496. According to many historians, the holiday first became associated
with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle
Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. Valentine's Day
were best celebrated in the past with the exchange of greetings cards,
which was also called as Valentine's cards. Eventually, the
presentation of flowers and confectioneries became a popular trend in
today's Valentine's Day celebration.
Valentine's
Day in other countries:
The presentation of flowers, Valentine's cards, and confectioneries is
widely practiced in the western hemisphere. However, many favors the
giving of flowers rather than any other kinds of gifts. But other than
the western countries, other countries around the world have also come
to celebrate the Valentine's Day. Some of the most notable are those
from the Asian countries such as in Japan, China, and philippines.
Valentine's
Day in Japan:Japanese
style Valentine's Day is very unique from other countries.
Unlike the valentine's day philippines which have
been known to have adapted the western style Valentine's Day, Japaneses
women would usually give heart shaped chocolates to Japanese men. And
unlike the westernized style of Valentine's Day, such as the giving of
gifts like greeting cards, candies, flowers, or dinner dates, common
activities in Japan would only involve giving the right amount of
chocolate to each person.
Valentine's
Day in Philippines and China:
In China, the men would usually give gifts to their Valentine on this
occasion. And like the western traditions, Valentine's Day in China is
best celebrated with the giving of flowers and confectioneries.
However, gifts can also vary from what the woman would like to have on
Valentine's Day. The giving of Valentine's cards, however, is non -
existent in China.
In the Philippines, Valentine's Day is also celebrated the way China
celebrates theirs. The valentine's day philippines
is called "Araw ng mga Puso" or "Hearts Day". And because flowers
are very popular in the Philippines, this event is usually marked by a
steep increase in the prices of flowers.
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About the Author
Deirdre Gonzales is a business entrepreneur from
Cebu City Philippines. She's now based in Florida and writes in her
spare time for various websites including Myayala.com
(ArticlesBase SC #2194840)
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