Valentine's Day 情人节

HISTORY 历史

HISTORY Valentine's Day started in the time of the Roman Empire. Nowadays Every February 14th we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love.

CUSTOMS 习俗

On Valentine's Day Lovers send each other Valentine's Day cards that tell of their love. CUSTOMS

Sometimes they also send other gifts too, like flowers,jeweries or candy.

CUSTOMS Do you know the meaning of rose quantities

CUSTOMS 1 rose: love at first sight, you are the only one. 2 roses: Mutual feelings, a commitment, an engagement or coming marriage. 3 roses: I love you. 9 roses: I will love you forever. 10 roses: You are pretty. 11 roses: You’re my treasured one.

CUSTOMS 12 roses: I love you and I am grateful for your presence. 13 roses: Forever friends. 20 roses: I’m sincere towards you. 21 roses: I’m committed to you. 24 roses: You’re always on my mind.

CUSTOMS 25 roses: Congratulations. 36 roses: I’ll remember our romantic moments 40 roses: My love is genuine 99 roses: I’ll love you till the day I die.

CUSTOMS 100 roses:100% love, I’m totally devoted to you. 101 roses: Best of all, you’re my one and only. 108 roses: Proposal, Will you marry me? 365 roses: I love you every single day. 999 roses: My love will last till the end of time.

CUSTOMS The meaning of rose colors

CUSTOMS Roses in mixed colors: You’re everything to me Red roses: romance, beauty, respect, courage, passionate love and unity Red & white roses together: unity or togetherness. Dark pink roses: appreciation and gratitude White roses: nity, loyalty, reverence, humility, sincerity, purity

CUSTOMS Yellow roses: friendship, familiar love and domestic happiness The combination of red roses and pink roses: strong romance and passion Black roses: a major change in the future. Purple roses: enhancement, magnification, majesty and glory

CUSTOMS Blue roses: fantasies, hoping for miracles, new opportunities and possibilities. Orange roses: enthusiasm, desire and fascination, I am proud of you Peach roses: desire, anticipation, sincere appreciation and optimism for the future. Pale peach roses: symbol of modesty.

CUSTOMS Some couples preser to traveling or taking some special exercise on the day

CUSTOMS Valentine’s DayMaybe they will just go shoping on Valentine’s Day

CUSTOMS What about eating a big meal

CUSTOMS But it is not just a day when couples and lovers celebrate their romance. It is also an occasion for family members or friends to express their love for each other.

DIFFERENCES 各国差异

Differences England France Italy America Brazil Korea Japan China

Differences England 英国 Men send gifts to women,and give rose to each other. 多为男性向女性送礼物, 互赠鲜 花以致深情蜜意。

Differences Freanc 法国 Men will give some surprise to wemen. 男性会为女性做些浪漫的事，女 性不必太费心。

Differences Italy 意大利 Girls will wating for her Mr. right stand by the window. 女孩会站在窗口等待命中注定的 情人出现。

Differences America 美国 Outing ， singing ， and put presents on their favorite girl's doorstep. 一起游玩，唱歌，将礼物放 在自己钟情的女子家门口，按 动门铃后立即躲开

Differences Brazil 巴西 Lovers will travel to the famous copacabana beach in valentine's day. 情侣们在情人节会前往著名的科 帕卡巴纳海滩。

Differences Korea 韩国 is Korean Valentine’s Day,lovers will send Chocolate bars to each other. 每年的 11 月 11 日为韩国的情人节， 在这天，有情人会互赠巧克力棒 来表达爱意。

Differences Japan 日本 girls send DIY Chocolates to the boy that they like,and boys give something back on White Valentine. 女孩送自制的巧克力给喜欢的男 孩，如果也喜欢她，则要在一个 月后的 3 月 14 日，也就是所谓的 “ 白色情人节 ” ，回赠一件礼物。

Differences China 中国 On Chinese Valentine’s Day ， the young people exchange gifts, and held various party to celebrate valentine's day. 中国情人节 ——“ 七夕 ” ，年轻人 互赠礼物，举行各种聚会庆祝情 人节。 Campus Valentine’s Day 校园情人节 ——12 月 14 日， “ 要爱 一世 ” 。

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