Valentine's Day Celebrated in Other Countries

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Alright, Valentine's Day is usually celebrated in the United States of America... not many people knew of it or something, but it was mainly through commercialization that it grew to be quite popular. Anyways, besides America, other places have their own and do things in their own way. I knew some celebrated, but others I wasn't aware of because I assumed it was majorly a holiday celebrated in the USA, because it was a made up holiday for companies to sell their items at a higher price and blah blah. Anywho... other places that celebrate it... get ready to know about it! If you are from one of these countries or do know more about it, inform me! I'm just reading what I'm reading from what seems like a legit site. LOL

In France, V-Day was originated during the middle ages. It was due to birds mating halfway through the second month and lovers believed this to be a good sign... of well, I guess love. XD So letter exchanging began and so this cherished holiday was born.

In Japan, females would make specific choclates to give to their lovers, which were homemade. If it was just to friends or a guy they consider a good friend or something, but not a lover, would end up getting store bought chocolate. A homemade chocolate was considered special as it was made out of love. hehe. I knew this one already. Anyways, Valent

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aquatlh #1
Chapter 19: Thx for the gift. It didn't matter if it is belated. The thought matter the most. Gomawo JC for the wish and also luminousstardust for delivering it.
Ryeo_bfflau75
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Chapter 19: OMG I really really like the gift, that's my big bro! ;D lololol thank you JC unnie c: thank you Author Vicky unnie for this awesome event ;D!! Even though I sort of rushed it, it was a really fun and creative idea c:
watermelon
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Chapter 19: Sorry for not participating, dear. I am in the midst of final examinations so I couldn't join):
But this is really, really cool and I love your idea of a secret admirer here on this virtual webbie <3
Happy belated valentine's day too!! ((:
dearjustanothergirl
#4
Chapter 19: Bahahahahahahaa... thanks reina!!!
Thank u author nim for arranging this!!!
dearjustanothergirl
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Chapter 17: Hahahahahaha... i am done with my gift!!! Wahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahababahah
Ryeo_bfflau75
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Chapter 14: I have to work on my projects...lolol
dearjustanothergirl
#7
Chapter 11: Hope u get more participants
Ryeo_bfflau75
#8
seems interesting... I'll think about it, I have to read through everything when I have time :P sorry >o<; homework is getting in the way D; But I want to participate as well!!
dearjustanothergirl
#9
Chapter 5: Imma do it soon!!! Tonight tonight!
dearjustanothergirl
#10
Whoopie! I am the first! I will promote this once I got home! Hehehehe