St. Valentine Day in the world

On February 14 in South Africa:

• Young girls pin the names of their partners on their sleeves.   

• People wear red clothes.

• People in South Africa don’t celebrate this holiday.

• Young people cut their hair. 

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The god of desire,Cupid is believed to be the one, who makes people fall in love with each other. Cupid with his white wings and golden arrows, has become one of the main symbols of Valentine’s Day. Which country does this symbol come from?

• Egypt

• The USA

• Greece

• India

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In Philippines St. Valentine’s Day is a perfect time for a couple to show their love and appreciation to each other and to seal their love for eternity. This day:

• People confess their love to their beloved ones. 

• Hundreds of couples exchange their “I do” at the same time.

• Couples get a tattoo on their hands.  

• Couples buy a plane ticket to Paris.

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Where the love story of "Romeo and Juliet" started? Where is St. Valentine’s Day celebrated four days and during this period people give each other flowers and special chocolate candies? 

• France

• Sweden

• Italy

• Spain

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In China St. Valentine’s day is celebrated two different dates. On February 14, girls give black chocolates to boys. The second date, March 14, which is known as White Day, boys give chocolates to girls. What color is the chocolate?

• golden

• red

• black

• white

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In this country, St. Valentine’s Day is considered to be “the day of love and friendship”. However, if you want to celebrate a romantic day, there is a special way to do it. People order a serenade for their beloved ones.

• Mexico

• Brazil

• France

• Sweden

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William Shakespeare in his poem “Hamlet” mentions a woman-Ophelia, who sings a song about St. Valentine’s Day. Nowadays on February 14 children in this country continue to sing special songs. Which country is it?

• France

• Italy

• Germany

• United Kingdom

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Flowers, candies, boxes tied with red ribbon, heart balloons… All these things we see in the movies of this country. St. Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular festivals among people of this country. 

• Canada

• The USA

• France

• Russia

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In Austria, there is a tradition of giving flowers. Since ancient times these flowers have been considered to be a sign of love. What flowers are they?

• Pink peonies   

• Sunflowers

• red roses

• White lilies 

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