Festivals Around The World Questions
Valentine's Day is celebrated in different countries in various ways. In the United States, it is common for people to exchange cards, chocolates, and flowers with their loved ones. In Japan, the celebration is divided into two parts: on February 14th, women give chocolates to men, and on March 14th, known as White Day, men reciprocate by giving gifts to women. In South Korea, they have a similar tradition but also celebrate Black Day on April 14th, where single people gather to eat black bean noodles and commiserate with each other. In Brazil, Valentine's Day is celebrated on June 12th, and couples exchange gifts and enjoy romantic dinners. In China, the Qixi Festival, also known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. It is a day for young couples to express their love and make wishes for a happy future together. These are just a few examples of how Valentine's Day is celebrated differently around the world.