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Its not a bog deal there but the ancient Jewish ceremony of Tu B’av feels like Valentine’s Day, says Schweitzer.

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Valentines there has the same traditions but main day of love is in May 1

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Instead of roses, Peruvians typically exchange orchids, which are native to Peru, on Valentine’s Day.

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Things aren’t all lovey dovey in Slovenia, where St. Valentine is known as the patron saint of spring.With mating season starting, tradition also says the birds of the fields “marry” on February 14.

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Single people don’t need to feel lonely in Finland and Estonia, where Valentine’s Day is known called “Friend’s Day.” Cards and gifts express that a person values the friendship, but romantic love has a place too. In Estonia, riding a “love bus” gives single people a chance to find romance.

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Valentine’s Day is getting more popular in China, but the Qixi Festival is often called “Chinese Valentine’s Day.”

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February 14 isn’t just for couples in Mexico, where it is known as the Day of Love and Friendship, says Schweitzer. Balloons, flowers, stuffed animals, and cards show appreciation for romantic interests and platonic friends alike.

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Paris is a popular destination for couples on Valentine’s Day. “Some people think it is the world’s capitol for Valentine’s Day,” says Schweitzer. Couples used to attach a padlock on the Pont des Arts “love lock bridge” and throw the key in the River Seine.

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They give out flowers in Denmark instead of giving chocolate and other things.

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where classmates and families exchange cards, Italy celebrates Valentine’s Day as a lovers-only holiday, says Schweitzer.

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Women give the chocolate on Valentine’s Day in Japan too.  they don’t want to wait a month for the men to reciprocate on White Day, they’ll treat themselves to jibun choco on February 14.

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South Korea, where women give chocolate to the men in their lives. A month later, on White Day, men return the favor by giving candy.

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“In Germany, Valentine’s Day is aimed toward adults only,” says Sharon Schweitzer, You’ll also be surprised to find pigs aplenty on the day for romance since the animal is a symbol of luck and lust. Couples will give each other pig figurines and pictures, and even chocolate pigs.