White Valentine - What to do? Unique things the world does on March 14

White Valentine originates from Japan, comes with a pretty gentle, rustic and cute story. In 1965 in Japan, a guy selling marshmallows wanted to return the love of a girl who secretly loved and missed him on Red Valentine's Day.

Love is always new every day, people seem to love each other more after tender dreams, perhaps that's why a Valentine's Day seems to be not enough. Therefore, from the land of the rising sun, another Valentine's Day was born and quickly received by young people, which is White Valentine's Day March 14.

Although not as popular in Vietnam as Red Valentine's Day on February 14, white Valentine is the day that many couples around the world wait for. Taking place 1 month after Red Valentine, March 14 - White Valentine is an opportunity for girls to know if the guy they like will reciprocate their feelings or not.

White Valentine is also known by names like White Valentine, White Day. White Day takes place exactly 1 month after Valentine's Day, on March 14, which is an opportunity for boys to reciprocate to female friends or vice versa.

Let's find out the historical significance of this day to understand more about the special holiday - White Valentine (March 14).

Origin of White Valentine's Day

White Valentine originates from Japan, comes with a pretty gentle, rustic and cute story. In 1965 in Japan, a guy selling marshmallows wanted to return the love of a girl who secretly loved and missed him on Red Valentine's Day (February 14), so he gave her a big box of candy, white as snow. That is also the story of White Valentine's Day.

It seems that the sweet Red Valentine's Day (February 14) is still not enough for loving hearts, so many young people in Japan have taken the White Valentine's Day to express their love to their loved ones. After the Red Valentine's Day is exactly 1 month, many young people will respond to their loved ones the gifts they received on February 14.

It is known that the first white Valentine was held in 1978 by the National Confectionery Industry Association of Japan with the purpose for boys to give gifts in return for girls. In Vietnam, white Valentine's Day is not as popular as red Valentine's day, but there are still many young people who give many special gifts to the other party, especially white chocolate.

Meaning of White Valentine's Day

Up to now, White Valentine's Day has been gradually transformed into White Valentine - Day of Retaliation. On this day, there is nothing more meaningful than that you will return your beloved daughter for a long time with touching, cute and sincere gifts or words. Never skip March 14 to do loving things with the weaker sex.

Although White Valentine's Day is not as popular as Valentine's Day on February 14, many people still give gifts to their other half on this day. In particular, on White Valentine's Day, cookies, candies and white chocolate are preferred instead of ordinary chocolates.

White Valentine is also known as White Day. Young people believe that, if someone gives you a cookie on this day, it means that person loves you, candy means that person likes you, and if it is white chocolate, it means "Let's let's go." friend!". Besides food, other gifts are also selected such as jewelry, bags, shoes, towels, stuffed animals. In the US some guys even give underwear to their girlfriends.

Unique Valentine traditions around the world

Japan

Japanese women are often shy when it comes to emotional issues, but on Valentine's Day they will be the ones to show their affection to their beloved with special gifts - usually chocolate.

This chocolate gifting tradition in Japan dates back to 1936 when the Morozoff confectionery company in Kobe posted its first Valentine's Day advertisement. Morozoff ran this advertisement in an English newspaper in Kobe to attract foreigners who often celebrate the holiday.

In the 1970s, a new form of advertising with the idea that each type of chocolate has its own emotional expression. There are chocolates for colleagues, friends, relatives; There are types for lovers and also for female friends.

On Valentine's Day, February 14, men will sit and enjoy gifts from women. And on March 14 - White Valentine's Day, men will respond to women's statements. Usually men will give back a gift with chocolate, usually 2-3 times more than the gift they received on February 14.

Korea

Just like in Japan, women will also give gifts to men on February 14 and receive a response on March 14. But they also have another special day that is April 14 - Black Valentine's Day or Valentine's Day for singles. On April 14, singles who have not received any gifts will enjoy black noodles - jajamyeon with friends to celebrate single life.

Koreans also associate other 14 days with love stories such as: January 14 - Candlelight Day, February 14 - Valentine's Day, March 14 - White Valentine's Day, April 14 - Holiday black lover, 14/5 - rose day, 14/6 - day of kisses, 14/7 - silver day, 14/8 - blue day, 14/9 - day for music, 14/10 - day for glasses of wine, 11/14 - day for movies, December 14 - day for hugs.

Taiwan

In Taiwan, people also have February 14 and March 14 like in Japan and Korea. But, on February 14, men will give chocolates to women and women will respond on March 14.

Denmark and Norway

It was not until recently that the people of these two countries began to celebrate this holiday and they also have their own traditions. "Gaekkebrev" is a small love poem that men send anonymously to the woman they like, with the only hint being the number of letters in their name in the sender's part.

The recipient will have to guess who the sender is, if correct they will win an Easter egg on Easter. If they can't guess, they owe the sender an Easter egg.

Slovenia

February 14 in Slovenia is the first working day of the year. Saint Valentine or Zdravko is one of the patron saints of spring in Slovenia. They also believe that the birds in the field will confess to their children and "marry" (Incidentally, this is also the time to find a mate for some birds).

Because February 14 is often associated with crops, it is not until March 12 (Saint Gregory's day) that they celebrate Valentine's Day. They also celebrate both on February 22 (Feast of Vincent) and June 13 (Feast of Saint Anthony.)

Finland and Estonia

In Finland and Estonia, February 14 is usually a holiday for friendship rather than love. So in Finnish and Estonian, February 14 is called "Friendship Day". On this day, they will give each other cards or gifts to friends. But coincidentally, this day is also the day they usually get married or engaged.

Wales

People here often celebrate Valentine's Day on January 25 - Saint Dwynwen's day. For there is a touching love story of Dwynwen in the mystical that has always moved the people of Wales.

On this day, people often give each other love spoons. This tradition began when Welsh people - usually sailors, often made wooden spoons and gave them to the woman they loved. And the shapes engraved on the spoon also have different meanings.

England

In the 1700s, single women in England used to place 5 bay leaves in each corner of their pillow and under the pillow to dream of their future husband. Another way is to sprinkle rose water on laurel leaves and place them around your pillow to dream of your lover. But now, these forms have become traditional and few people practice them.

Norfolk, UK

In addition to gifts such as cards and flowers, the people of this area also have a special Santa Claus named Jack Valentine. This person will knock on the door of each child's house and secretly leave gifts for them. Although, no one knows when this tradition started, but the parents always know and make it for the children.

France

In the most romantic country in the world, they have their own tradition called "Love Attraction". This activity requires single people to enter the same houses, and face each other. Two people in the house will take turns calling others in until they find their own pair.

If men don't like the woman they meet, they just leave and let the woman call someone else. Women who can't find a pair will gather together and light a fire to burn or tear up pictures of men rejecting them. They even cursed at the same time, and this became so serious that the French government had to ban them from gathering after the event.

Brazil

Brazilians celebrate their own Valentine's Day called Dia do Namorados on June 12. On the eve of the festival, girls often write boys' names on pieces of paper. They believe that whatever name they catch the next day will be the name of the person they will marry or at least the person they will hang out with on Valentine's Day.

Australia

In the country of kangaroos, Valentine is a great occasion to express your feelings to someone you love. A gift from family members or friends to each other is usually a small greeting card. Even bachelors give each other Valentine's gifts.

On Valentine's Day in Australia, giving flowers to the woman you love has become a tradition. Red roses are very popular, but men often choose bouquets of different colors and beauty that they think women like most than roses. In addition to chocolates and flowers, Australian couples also give each other some pretty special gifts such as marriage certificates or things associated with their memories with lovely Valentine wishes.

Italy

Valentine's Day in Italy originated from the Spring Festival, where couples would gather in the garden to recite poetry and enjoy music. According to the ancient custom, on Valentine's Day, Italian men will prepare the most beautiful carriage with their lover on the street. Italians give each other a very special chocolate on this occasion called "Baci Perugini", a chestnut chocolate wrapped in foil printed with famous love verses, confessions or love messages. Besides flowers and chocolate, Italians also give other very expensive gifts to their women such as perfume, diamond jewelry, etc.

Romania

Romania has its own Valentine's Day on February 24, with the name Dragobete, also known as the day the birds nest. Romanians believe that, if someone steps on their other half on this occasion, they will become the leader of the relationship. There is much debate about whether Romanian people include Valentine's Day with the traditional Dragobete day.

Right now is named after a character in Romanian folklore. You are given the son of Baba Dochia. The "drag" in his name is also the "drag" in "dragoste". But in recent years, Romania has also celebrated Valentine's Day, with the traditional Dragobete tradition. This multiplier is widely distributed among many people, especially in national titles such as Noua Dreapt. They say that Valentine's teeth are beautiful in appearance and have a commercial flair.

America

Valentine's Day in the US is very diverse. People give each other anything from chocolates and roses to items purchased online or through gift cards. Couples often celebrate Valentine's Day at home or go to dances. A special thing unlike other countries, schools in the US also organize Valentine's Day for their students.

A country with its own customs, but also won the hearts of many young people. On this holiday, they exchange sweet chocolate bars or fragrant roses.

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