[Korean Love Holidays]
Because I was curious, I looked up what Valentine's Day is like in (South) Korea and found that the 14th of every month is a love related holiday. So this is the list which I took from here and the other stuff comes from here. The slight editing is all my own.
Wow, Korea. Just. Wow.
January 14: Diary Day
The day of presenting your lover with a cute diary (all important dates circled in red) and a basket of flowers.
February 14: Valentine’s Day
The day when girls and women present their boyfriends with chocolate and confess their love.
"Valentine's Day" takes place on February 14th and marks the day that women are obligated to give chocolates to all male co-workers. Chocolates can also be given to loved ones and friends.
March 14: White Day
The day when boys and men present their girlfriends with chocolate and confess their love.
"White Day" is on March 14th and the opposite occurs. The roles are switched and men are then obligated to return the favour of the women who gave them chocolate on Valentine's Day. Traditionally, men are to give women white chocolate or marshmallows, rather than milk or dark chocolate. However, lingerie and jewellery have become common gifts on this day, as well.
April 14: Black Day
The day when people who have no lovers eat black Chinese noodles together.
May 14: Rose Day
The day when lovers present each other with roses to express their love.
Yellow Day
The day when those who were unable to eat black noodles on Black Day go to eat yellow curry rice.
June 14: Kiss Day
The day when lovers kiss to confirm their love.
July 14: Silver Day
The day when lovers exchange silver rings to make a promise for the future.
August 14: Music Day
The day of presenting a CD with love songs.
September 14: Photo Day
The day when lovers take pictures to keep memories of their love.
October 14: Wine Day
The day when lovers drink wine and share love.
November 14: Movie Day
The day when lovers go to see a movie holding hands.
Hug Day
The day of giving hugs to your loved ones.
December 14: Money Day
The day of spending generously for your lover.
Wow, Korea. Just. Wow.
January 14: Diary Day
The day of presenting your lover with a cute diary (all important dates circled in red) and a basket of flowers.
February 14: Valentine’s Day
The day when girls and women present their boyfriends with chocolate and confess their love.
"Valentine's Day" takes place on February 14th and marks the day that women are obligated to give chocolates to all male co-workers. Chocolates can also be given to loved ones and friends.
March 14: White Day
The day when boys and men present their girlfriends with chocolate and confess their love.
"White Day" is on March 14th and the opposite occurs. The roles are switched and men are then obligated to return the favour of the women who gave them chocolate on Valentine's Day. Traditionally, men are to give women white chocolate or marshmallows, rather than milk or dark chocolate. However, lingerie and jewellery have become common gifts on this day, as well.
April 14: Black Day
The day when people who have no lovers eat black Chinese noodles together.
May 14: Rose Day
The day when lovers present each other with roses to express their love.
Yellow Day
The day when those who were unable to eat black noodles on Black Day go to eat yellow curry rice.
June 14: Kiss Day
The day when lovers kiss to confirm their love.
July 14: Silver Day
The day when lovers exchange silver rings to make a promise for the future.
August 14: Music Day
The day of presenting a CD with love songs.
September 14: Photo Day
The day when lovers take pictures to keep memories of their love.
October 14: Wine Day
The day when lovers drink wine and share love.
November 14: Movie Day
The day when lovers go to see a movie holding hands.
Hug Day
The day of giving hugs to your loved ones.
December 14: Money Day
The day of spending generously for your lover.