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Last Updated on February 16, 2021
4. Dia dos Namorados, Brazil
The well-known “Valentine’s Day” is not celebrated in Brazil because they are usually too busy celebrating their favorite time of the year – the amazing Brazilian Carnival! Instead, they celebrate love on June 12, on a holiday they call Dia dos Namorados. The patron saint of marriage, St. Anthony, is honored by this occasion. This day is celebrated by single women who, in hopes of finding a partner, participate in a series of rituals. Nothing spooky, though! Just simple things like writing the names of various men they like, putting them inside a bag, and randomly drawing a name to find out which one they should pursue.5. Une Loterie d’Amour, France
Talking about weird traditions worldwide, we couldn’t leave out Une Loterie d’Amour, the French way of finding a match for single people. This tradition has been banned by the French government, as things tended to get out of control. Single women and men would enter houses on opposite sides of the street and then yell the names of the person they wished to be paired up with. Once a match was made, they would meet outside. However, men could choose to abandon the women and leave them behind to be matched with somebody else. The women who weren’t able to find a match would then host a huge bonfire where they’d burn pictures of their despicable matches and curse the men.6. Diary Day, South Korea
And while we are showcasing love in different cultures, what about a little bit of passive-aggressive romance? South Korean couples have a tradition to help them avoid fights with their soulmate. On January 14, couples offer each other a planner in which they write down all the dates that mean something for each of them throughout the year. This way, there is no such thing as forgetting anniversaries and whatnot. Practical, right?7. Jack Valentine, Norfolk, England
Everyone knows just how dark the British sense of humor can get. Well, Valentine’s day is not spared from the eccentric British humor. On February 14, Norfolk’s people celebrate Valentine’s Day with an enigmatic figure (Old Mother Valentine or Old Father Valentine) who knocks on people’s doors to leave behind a gift. Well, this seemingly innocent holiday soon became an opportunity for mischief-makers. Some poor single person would receive a giant wrapped gift in their door that would turn out to be nothing but a mean note. Pretty cruel indeed.- Advertisement -
