by James | Aug 5, 2025 | Qixi Festival in China
The Chinese Valentine’s Day: Legends Behind Qixi Festival The Qixi Festival, often called the “Chinese Valentine’s Day,” is one of China’s most romantic traditional celebrations. It falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month and has been celebrated for over...
by James | Aug 4, 2025 | Dia de San Jorge
Books and Roses: The Story of Dia de San Jorge in Catalonia Dia de San Jorge, or Saint George’s Day, celebrated on April 23rd in Catalonia, is deeply rooted in medieval legend and regional identity. The holiday honors Saint George (Sant Jordi in Catalan), a Roman...
by James | Aug 3, 2025 | Sweetest Day
What Is Sweetest Day? America’s Most Underrated Romantic Holiday Sweetest Day is a uniquely American holiday, often overshadowed by more mainstream celebrations like Valentine’s Day or Christmas. Yet, for those who observe it, Sweetest Day is an occasion filled with...
by James | Aug 1, 2025 | White Day in Japan
How Japan Celebrates Love Twice: The Meaning Behind White Day When it comes to romantic customs, few countries embrace love and affection quite as uniquely as Japan. While Valentine’s Day is widely observed across the globe, often marked by the exchange of chocolates,...
by James | Jul 28, 2025 | Friend Day in Finland
More Than Romance: How Finland Celebrates Friendship on Ystävänpäivä When the world thinks of February 14, the immediate association is typically romantic love—bouquets of roses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, candlelit dinners, and declarations of passion between...
