The origins of the feast of love
In Greece in the days of antiquity, the more physical aspect of love was already honored with the month of fertility in February. Among the Romans, at the same time, the cult of Lupercus was for priests to get drunk and walk around naked in the city. In France, February 14 is considered the national holiday of love in the village of Saint-Valentin. Many saints have borne the name Valentine, but the real relationship between the patron saint and lover is not yet verified. Besides, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Germany to protect people with epilepsy. In other words, everyone does not celebrate love as a couple.
Valentine's Day in Asia
As the New Year, the Chinese have their own feast of love, Qi Qiao Ji. This does not prevent them from exchanging gifts each year on 14 February. In Japan, the only woman who must buy Valentine gifts, mostly chocolates. It must offer them to all men's knowledge. A month later, she received a present in turn to the White Day. Moreover, the custom in Thailand is to celebrate a ceremony in total for all couples who choose Valentine's Day for their nuptials.
South America and ways to celebrate love
While many countries of South America kept the Catholic traditions, Valentine's Day is an event a little shopping. In Brazil, considering that Saint-Antoine is the patron saint of lovers. Dia dos Namorados or the celebration of love takes place June 12 on the eve of her birthday. For the British, the lovers' festival is celebrated at the same time as that of friendship during the "día del amor y amistad". This festival takes place on two consecutive days, beginning the third Friday in September. If you're vacationing in the region at this time, do not miss the event.
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