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14. February is a day with a deer-related pairs of eyes, romance, and a flourishing business for florists. But the origins of Valentine's Day is rather tragic - A legend tells that he is a priest, the Roman law that prohibited marriage for young men who defied Emperor Claudius II, as we suspect, since only men, where the soldiers better than married men. But when it emerged that he had secretly married young couples, was executed the priest Valentine.
Here are a coupleEast Asian takes on Valentine's Day in Japan and Korea.
Japan
A variant of the unique Valentine's Day has created here in Japan, where women expect gifts - gifts to the ladies rather than men - the men in their imagination. The gifts are usually exquisitely wrapped chocolates that bear the thought of women into account. Is there a name for these chocolates - giri-choko (or obligation) chocolate. But a month later than March 14, humans have beneficiaryto return the favor in the form of white chocolate softens March. Is not it interesting? Nowadays, it is not confined between the couples in advertising. Giving more laps choco-platonic guy friends like sweets and chocolate are known Tomo (friend or chocolate).
Korea
On 11 November of each year, many young couples celebrate "Pepero Day. The name of this day is the name of a popular snack stick biscuits. Here in Korea, includes Pepero Day ExchangeSnacks, sweets and other gifts. Singles have not been forgotten. April 14 also celebrated by them together, and always eat a noodle dish moves in white and black bean sauce, bring happiness to signify their love life.
So if you're not Japanese or Korean friends to celebrate this Valentine's Day theme party with them as a sign of your friendship. I'm sure will be thrilled.
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