https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b Made with a little mischief en-us 2019-02-14 21:00:32 UTC 2024-07-16 18:41:58 UTC hello@padlet.com 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331528892 “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.]]> 2019-02-14 21:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331528892 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331529795  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. ]]> 2019-02-14 21:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331529795 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331531692 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.]]> 2019-02-14 21:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331531692 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331534573 where classmates and families exchange cards, Italy celebrates Valentine’s Day as a lovers-only holiday, says Schweitzer.]]> 2019-02-14 21:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331534573 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331535303 They give out flowers in Denmark instead of giving chocolate and other things.]]> 2019-02-14 21:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331535303 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331535755  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. ]]> 2019-02-14 21:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331535755 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331536452 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.]]> 2019-02-14 21:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331536452 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331536764 Valentine’s Day is getting more popular in China, but the Qixi Festival is often called “Chinese Valentine’s Day.”]]> 2019-02-14 21:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331536764 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331537117 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.]]> 2019-02-14 21:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331537117 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331537452 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.]]> 2019-02-14 21:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331537452 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331537985 Instead of roses, Peruvians typically exchange orchids, which are native to Peru, on Valentine’s Day.]]> 2019-02-14 21:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331537985 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331538420 Valentines there has the same traditions but main day of love is in May 1]]> 2019-02-14 21:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331538420 358543 https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331538985 Its not a bog deal there but the ancient Jewish ceremony of Tu B’av feels like Valentine’s Day, says Schweitzer. ]]> 2019-02-14 21:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/358543/n09ndjp2on4b/wish/331538985