Valentine's Day Around The World

Japan - Valentine's Day is celebrated on two different dates...February 14 and March 14. On February 14, the girls give gifts to their boyfriends. Then one mouth later on March 14th, it's the boys
turn. However, since most Japanese females believe that store-bought chocolate is not a gift of true love, they tend to make the confection with their own hands.

Scotland - Valentine's Day is celebrated with a festival.  At this festival, you put your name in a hat.  There are two hats - one for the girls and one for the boys. You take a name and put it on your heart or sleeve. Of course, it's not likely two names drawn will match, but if you have his name and he has your name - it is not unusual for marriages to take place.

Taiwan - Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, but there is also a special Valentine's Day on July 7, based on an ancient Chinese folktale. Both dates are equally as important. Many men purchase expensive bouquets of roses and other flowers for their sweethearts on these days. According to Taiwan tradition, the colour and number of the roses holds much significance. For example, 1 red rose means "only love," 11 roses means "favourite," 99 roses means "forever," and 108 roses means "marry me."