Some countries do not celebrate Valentine’s Day

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‘As we approach each year on February 14, the valentines get a sweet flurry. While the newspapers fill the “expensive gift” news that the celebrities give their loved ones, we show our love by a few more modest gifts. All sights, cafes and restaurants and also shopping centers are decorated with the theme of Valentine’s Day. Some celebrate this special day with a romantic dinner at home, while others prefer to have fun outside. In many places in the world, the day of the lovers celebrated with great enthusiasm is unfortunately quiet in some countries, like an ordinary day of the year.

The root of this day, based on the belief of the Roman Catholic Church, emerged as a day of celebration, announced on behalf of a religious man named Valentine. For this reason it is known as “St. Valentine’s Day” in some societies.

The most common practice on Valentine’s Day is the card given to the wife or lover. Those who are not lovers send cards to those they like. The recipient is usually referred to as “Be my darling?” it tries to find out who sent this unsigned card.

On Valentine’s Day, almost everybody gives gifts to their loved ones or their wives about love, which is integrated with this day’s spirit. These gifts come with flowers and chocolates.

Couples usually spend their days together alone. A romantic meal on the go or a romantic table prepared at home is one of the most common celebrations.

Couples try to make the day unique. The most preferred color is red which symbolizes passion.

Besides these, Valentine’s Day is a day of many marriage proposals.

Which Countries Do Not Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Here are the countries where lovers are forbidden to celebrate the day because of religious reasons; Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Iranian and Pakistan.’ (Source)

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