The closer February 14, the more relevant the question becomes: how to celebrate Valentine's Day. You can come up with a lot of interesting and original ways or give preference to a traditional romantic dinner with your soul mate. And you can spy on the traditions and rituals of celebrating Valentine's Day in different countries, take something for yourself.
Iceland. In this northern country, February 14 is associated not only with Valentine's Day. On this date falls the old, still pagan feast of the worship of fire. Therefore, making fires on this day is considered to be a tradition. If this is not possible, then at least more burning candles should be placed in the house.
Denmark. The Danes are very warm about this winter holiday. Traditionally, various themed events are held in Danish cities, which you can go to with your passion. Various white flowers are traditional as a gift. At the same time, they can be both live and real, and artificial, bouquets are collected from them, or a white flower in a pot is given as a gift for Valentine's Day. It is also imperative to present your loved ones with themed Valentine cards with cheerful and warm wishes, declarations of love and sympathy.
Germany. In this country, Valentine's Day is celebrated according to the classic scenario: romantic dates, trips to appropriate events, gifts. However, there is a certain ritual that many German unmarried girls perform. On February 13th, you need to boil the egg and leave it in the refrigerator. On a festive morning, the egg is eaten. According to superstitions and omens, it follows that after this on the next night, the girl will see her betrothed in a dream. Or, if on February 14th she meets a young man, it will be her future husband.
Italy. For Italians, this winter holiday is primarily associated with gifts. But not simple. Here this holiday has a second, unofficial, name - "Sweet Day". Because giving on February 14 is usually not a difficult question: various delicacies are always presented as a gift, often thematically decorated. For example, a bouquet of chocolates for Valentine's Day is considered an extremely popular gift. In second place are candies in the form of hearts, angels, couples in love, and so on. Valentine cards with small chocolates inside are also popular.
Netherlands. The traditions of celebrating Valentine's Day in this country are quite peculiar, but you can take note of them. It is here on this February day that girls can be the first to confess their love and offer a man to marry, get married. If the chosen one refuses, then he is obliged to "compensate" the girl and give her a silk dress.
Finland. On February 14, Suomi celebrates not only Valentine's Day, but also the Day of Friends. Therefore, they usually congratulate and give gifts not only to their passions, but also to friends and comrades. Here, as in many other countries, it is customary to give "valentines": they can be purchased or made by hand, postcards are handed in personally and sent by mail.
France. Oh, many people associate this country with love and romance. The French are very eager to celebrate Valentine's Day, with the main emphasis not on celebration, but specifically on gifts. On February 14, it is customary here to give various sweets (chocolates, mousses and pink yoghurts with fruits and berries, white chocolate), elegant women's underwear, jewelry and various jewelry, bouquets of natural or artificial flowers, candles and, oddly enough, lottery tickets. But soft toys are not held in high esteem in France.
