https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e Made with an open mind en-us 2019-02-14 20:58:08 UTC 2019-02-21 21:41:55 UTC hello@padlet.com 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331528888 Valentines day in Mexico translates to "The Day of love and friendship. This holiday celebrates romantic love it also serves as a day of appreciation.]]> 2019-02-14 21:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331528888 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331530453 In Colombia they celebrate this day the third Saturday of September. This holiday is approached with the same excitement as they would feel for Christmas and Halloween.]]> 2019-02-14 21:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331530453 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331535758
In Barcelona and the whole Catalonia, couples show their love on April 23, when the nation celebrates St. George’s Day or La Diada de Sant Jordi – Catalonia’s national day.
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]]> 2019-02-14 21:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331535758 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331537523 Like here in America Australians celebrate Valentines day on February 14 many of their traditions are similar to ours because they give gifts like flowers chocolate jewelry ect. ]]> 2019-02-14 21:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331537523 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331539169 There is a strong tradition of women giving chocolates to men on Valentines Day. There are two types of chocolates, “Giri-choco” (obligation chocolate), and “Honmei-choco”. Giri-choco is meant to be for friends, colleagues, bosses, and close male friends.]]> 2019-02-14 21:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331539169 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331539541
The celebration of Valentine's Day in India began to become popular following the economic liberalisation. There have been protests against the celebrations by groups who consider it a western influence.^[1] Almost every year, law and order problems occur on 14 February in many cities in India due to protests.

]]> 2019-02-14 21:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331539541 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331540199  unlike English cultures, Valentine’s day in France is only for people “in” love, not just loving/friendship gestures.]]> 2019-02-14 21:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331540199 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331540654 According to a 2017 study more than half (52%) of the UK population didn't plan to buy a gift for their loved ones for Valentine's Day. 48% didn't even plan on buying a card]]> 2019-02-14 21:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/331540654 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/333932907 Confusingly, Qi Xi isn't the only Valentine's Day that Chinese people celebrate. Theyalso celebrate love on Feb. 14 as well as the Lantern Festival (also sometimes called Chinese Valentine's Day in English), which takes place over the Lunar New Year.]]> 2019-02-21 21:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/333932907 4565661 https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/333933815 One day isn't enough to celebrate Valentine's in Argentina, land of Tango. Argentinians take a week to celebrate the occasion. In addition to February 14ththey set aside seven days in July for “sweetness week.” From the 13th to the 20th, lovers and friends will exchange candies and kisses.]]> 2019-02-21 21:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/4565661/kegbt9wlrc6e/wish/333933815