How to celebrate February 14th in different countries (France, Germany, Holland)
France The most romantic nation in the world celebrates Valentine's Day in much the same way as we do: lovers give each other anonymous Valentines with wishes, confessions, a marriage proposal or just jokes. In addition, couples give each other jewelry, roses as a symbol of love, candy hearts and romantic souvenirs. Of course, on this day, all cafes and restaurants are crowded: at each table for dinner and candles, young and not so young couples are touching, holding hands. And the gallant French were the first to introduce "valentines" as love messages-quatrains. Germany Unlike other countries, in Germany Valentine is considered the patron saint of the mentally ill. As part of the celebration, the Germans decorate psychiatric hospitals with scarlet ribbons, and a special service is held in the chapels.Those who prefer to consider February 14 as Valentine's Day, give their halves mainly daisies and red chrysanthemums: for the Germans, these flowers are associated with the manifestation of attention and sincerity.