Valentine's Day is observed by many people in many countries. It represents a feast day celebrating in honor of Saint Valentine. The date february 14 was fixed by the Catholic Orthodoy Church.
St. Valentine's Day started by celebrating one of the early Christian Saints. Valentine's Day was first associated with romantic love in the High Middle Ages. It then become a day when lovers expressed their love for each other by sending cards to each other,(valentines). These included the heart shaped cards, which we continue to use today. They also give candies, chocolates, and flowers to each other to show their love for each other common gifts are lingerie, champagne, sparking wine, or jewelry. Sometimes people spend Valentine's Day on a weekend get away. There are many ways, large or small of expressing ones love to another.
Valentine's Day is not a public holiday. Schools and stores are open as well as all government office. Valentine's Day is celebrated in restaurants as many people enjoy taking their spouse or partner out to dinner. valentine's Day is also very popular for weddings. It is a very romantic holiday.
The children America enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day. They love to give Valentine to their classmates. Often, the children make their own heart-shaped valentines. Sometimes children take candies to give to their teacher to show their appreciation to the teacher.
Valentine's Day is celebrated with much excitement throughout Thailand. Valentine's Day begins in Thailand with a big celebration among the young stary eyed lover. They begin celebrating Valentine's Day by planning a beautiful romantic dinner with their partner. The guys often present beautiful flower bouquets, chocolates and candies to the one they love.
Celebrating Valentine's Day in Thailand is similar to the United State. It is not only the young people but for adults as well gift exchanging on Valentine's Day is more like a tradition in Thailand.
My opinion about Valentine's Day is people all over the world show their love for each other by giving gifts, such as chocolates , cards, perfume, jewelry or champagne. The Valentine's gifts can be for families, friends or lovers. It is a nice holiday to express your love to one another.
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