Roses banned in Saudi Arabia and gifts for men ONLY in Japan: Surprising Valentine's Day traditions from around the world revealed
- In Japan, women don't receive gifts from men, they give them - although the favour is returned a month later
- Saudi Arabia has banned Valentine's Day altogether, but there does exist a black market for red roses
- In South Africa, women write down the name of the person they desire and pin it to their sleeves
Love it or loathe it, another Valentine's Day is just around the corner.
And while you may be choosing cards and planning candlelit dinners, other couples around the world are preparing quite differently.
In Japan, for example, women don't receive gifts from men at all, they give them. A month later on March 14th, however, men can return the favour on what is known as White Day.
In South Africa, women write down the name of the person they are besotted with and pin it to their sleeves; while in Germany, the pig is viewed as a symbol of lust and is often seen on cards and presents.
In Finland and Estonia, the 14th of February is actually Friend's Day - an occasion to celebrate non-romantic kinships, as this new infographic from Flowercard reveals.
And if you want to avoid Valentine's Day altogether? You'll be in good company in Saudi Arabia, where it's strictly banned. There is even a black market for red roses.
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