In what country do lovers exchange snowdrop flowers?
In Norway, Valentine’s Day (Valentinsdagen) is celebrated on February 14th with a mix of modern, romantic, and traditional Nordic elements. Sending a Snowdrop Letter (“gaekkebrev” or joke letters) is a unique, traditional practice. It involves sending, often decorated with snowdrop flowers, to romantic interests. The sender’s name is represented by a series of dots. The […]
In what country do the women wear their heart on their sleeve?
In South Africa, women literally wear their heart on their sleeve. On February 14, they often pin a paper heart, featuring the name of their crush or partner, onto their sleeves to openly declare their love or romantic interest. Although South Africans call this tradition Lupercalia in honor of an ancient Roman fertility festival, scholars […]
Can you name a country where they don’t celebrate Valentines?
The keyword to this question is “officially” practiced. The key nations where Valentine’s is not officially practiced would include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, North Korea, Uzbekistan and certain regions in Malaysia and Indonesia. Some countries view it as a decadent Western import conflicting with local traditions and values. In North Korea, the state focuses on […]