by James | Sep 15, 2025 | White Day in Japan
Valentine’s Day vs. White Day: What’s the Difference? When people outside Japan think of Valentine’s Day, they often imagine a day dedicated to romantic couples exchanging gifts like flowers, chocolates, or candlelit dinners, but in Japan the holiday has taken on a...
by James | Sep 14, 2025 | El Día del Cariño in Guatemala
Valentine’s the Latin Way: Hugs, Food, and Music in Guatemala In Guatemala, Valentine’s Day carries a distinct flavor that separates it from the globalized image of candlelit dinners and heart-shaped chocolates. Locally, it is known as El Día del Cariño, which...
by James | Sep 13, 2025 | Propose Day in India
Why Propose Day Is a Big Deal in Indian Valentine’s Week Propose Day, observed every year on February 8 as part of Valentine’s Week, carries a special weight in India because it symbolizes the beginning of something deeply personal yet universally understood: the...
by James | Sep 12, 2025 | Kyoto's Gion Matsuri
Love in Kimono: Dating Traditions During Gion Matsuri The Gion Matsuri, held every July in Kyoto, is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most iconic and enduring festivals, drawing visitors from across the world who come to witness its grandeur and timeless rituals....
by James | Sep 11, 2025 | Red Carnation Day in Portugal
How Carnation Day Became a Celebration of Passion and Peace Red Carnation Day, marked annually on April 25th, is one of Portugal’s most profound national commemorations, a date that holds the memory of liberation and a collective victory over authoritarian rule. Its...
