How is valentine's day celebrated around the world?

Valentine’s Day, or the Day of Love, is observed differently in various countries across the globe. For instance in China, many Chinesepeoplenow celebrate western Valentine’s Day that comes complete with special dates and gift exchanges that are romantic in nature. However, one fact, the Chinese have been celebrating their own Day of Love for centuries now. In China, the equivalent to Valentine’s Day is called the “Qixi Festival” which translates to “The Night of Seven,” and is celebrated in early August. It is observed on the seventh day in the seventh lunar month.

In Japan, Saint Valentine’s Day celebration goes chocolate, as girls give the traditional “Giri Chocolate” to their male friends, colleagues, or bosses. The “Giri Chocolate” gift has no romantic association whatsoever. If girls want to show another kind of affection, they will give guys, a handmade gift but “Honomei Choco.”

In Argentina, the people here don't just celebrate Valentine’s Day in a day, and that is because in addition to commemorating February 14th Valentine’s Day. They also put aside seven extra days in July for “sweetness week.” From July 13th to July 20th, lovers and friends both exchange candies and kisses to each other. Valentine’s Day, or the Day of Love, is observed differently in various countries across the globe. For instance in China, many Chinese people now celebrate western Valentine’s Day that comes complete with special dates and gift exchanges that are romantic in nature. However, one fact, the Chinese have been celebrating their own Day of Love for centuries now. In China, the equivalent to Valentine’s Day is called the “Qixi Festival” which translates to “The Night of Seven,” and is celebrated in early August. It is observed on the seventh day in the seventh lunar month.