/ world today news/ On February 14, we celebrate Valentine’s Day – the holiday of lovers.
The romantic tradition of Valentine’s Day dates back several centuries and this day is celebrated by people from all over the world with different religions and cultures.
The ancient Romans celebrated Love Day on February 14 by offering prayers to the goddess of marriage and motherhood, Juno. Girls who are looking for a man write a letter and throw it in a deep box. Whoever pulls it out becomes their husband. The ancient Greeks organized mass love-making in honor of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. During these orgies, some find life partners.
Valentine’s Day begins to be celebrated en masse in Western Europe. The tradition of writing valentines, giving flowers and candy, and singing serenades has become firmly established in people’s minds. This holiday is a paradise for card and confectionery makers. According to the tradition of the English court in the early 17th century, on Valentine’s Day young men and women exchanged rings and candy. Any woman can go and ask the man she likes to be her husband. The important thing is that a man has no right to refuse a lady. But if his heart is already taken, he should give her a silk dress.
In Japan and Korea, the holiday dates back to 1930. In Japan, only men receive gifts on Valentine’s Day. The holiday for women comes a month later, on March 14, and the day is called “White Day”. Contrary to Japan, in Korea there is a tradition of “Black Day” where all single men get together and get drunk.
In passionate France, Valentine’s Day means exchanging jewelry and other romantic gifts, and in Denmark, men give dried white flowers as gifts. On this day in England, girls gather before sunrise and look out the window. The first person they see becomes their husband. In Derbyshire, girls go around the church 12 times at midnight and repeat a magic spell. According to legend, after the ritual they meet true love.
In Jamaica, mass nude weddings are held on this day, and the beaches are visited by numerous newlyweds who have decided to plunge into eternal love. In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on June 12. On this day, Brazilian women perform magical rituals to attract bachelors. In Israel, the Day of Love is celebrated at the end of summer. The girl can only offer her hand to the boy of her choice.
The Germans associate love with madness and consider Saint Valentine the patron saint of the insane. On this day, psychiatric clinics are decorated with garlands and flowers. Poles believe in the miraculous power of love and therefore consider it their duty to go to church and pray for family happiness.
Valentine’s Day is forbidden for Muslims in Saudi Arabia. People who touch the sin of this day are severely punished. It is strictly forbidden to sell red roses, plush toys and heart-shaped goodies in shops. The authorities believe that the “pernicious Western tradition” is confusing the minds of the young generation in Saudi Arabia, inciting them to sin.
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Website Editor: Good day, ladies and gentlemen! Today, we are joined by two very special guests, Dr. Sophia Simmons, a historian specializing in ancient history, and Ms. Emma Hernandez, an expert on international relations and culture. Thank you both for joining us today.
Let’s begin our discussion with some general questions about Valentine’s Day and its origins. Dr. Simmons, can you tell us more about the ancient history behind Valentine’s Day and how it has evolved over time?
Dr. Sophia Simmons: Of course! As the article mentions, Valentine’s Day dates back several centuries. The roots of this holiday can be traced back to the ancient Romans, who celebrated Lupercalia, a fertility festival honoring Juno, the goddess of marriage and motherhood. During this festival, young women would write their names on slips of paper and place them in a jar, hoping to be chosen by a man as their partner. This practice eventually evolved into the modern tradition of giving cards on Valentine’s Day.
Ms. Emma Hernandez, could you speak to the cultural aspects of Valentine’s Day? How do different regions of the world celebrate this holiday differently?
Ms. Emma Hernandez: Absolutely. While Valentine’s Day has become a primarily Western holiday, it’s interesting to see how it’s adapted in different countries. In Japan, only women give gifts on White Day, while in Korea, March 14th is known as Black Day, where single men gather to mourn their singledom with jajangmyeon noodles. In Denmark, men receive dried white flowers, and in Israel, it’s celebrated at the end of summer. There’s also a nude mass wedding tradition in Jamaica on Valentine’s Day. It’s fascinating to see how various cultures have infused this holiday with their own unique traditions.
Now, let’s dive deeper into the different traditions mentioned in the article. Dr. Simmons, could you tell us more about the ancient Greek and Roman traditions of Valentine’s Day?
Dr. Sophia Simmons: Certainly. The ancient Greeks had a festival called Aphrodisia
