Valentine´s Day around the World
Famous Love Stories
Sweet Treats and Symbols
Songs and movies about Love
Love in History and Literature
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In this country, women give men chocolates on February 14, and men return the favor on White Day (March 14)

Japan

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This Shakesperean couple is famous for their tragic love story in Verona.

Romeo and Juliet

100

This red flower is the most common gift on Valentine´s Day.

Rose

100

This Disney couple features a princess who loses her glass slipper.

Cinderella and Prince Charming

100

This romantic novel written by a British female author,  depicts a forbidden love story between step siblings, and it partially takes place on the moors. 

Wuthering Heights

200

In this South American country, February 14th is called " Dia del Amor y la Amistad (Day of love and friendship).

Colombia

200

In Greek mythology, zhis couple was separated because of a jealous goddess but reunited every night.

Orpheus and Eurydice

200

This sweet treat, often given on Valentine´s Day, was once used as medicine.

Chocolate

200

This famous song by Whitney Houston is about love and was featured in The Bodyguard

I Will Always Love You

200

This famous poet wrote "Shall I compared Thee to a summer´s day"?

Shakespeare

300

In this European country, Valentine´s Day is linked to centuries old tradition of giving "lover´s knots".

Germany 

300

The Egyptian Queen and Roman general had a legendary romance that changed history

Cleopatra and Marc Antony

300

One of the first companies to make chocolate hearts for st. Valentine´s Day was this British chocolate company.

Cadbury

300

This romantic movie starring Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet takes place on a sinking ship

Titanic

300

This Victorian tradition involved sending anonymous love letters on Valentine´s Day.

Valentines

400

In this nordic country, people celebrate " Ystavanpaiva", which means "Friend´s Day". 

Findland

400

This British royal couple abdicated the throne for love in 1936.

King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.

400

This shape is the most popular for Valentine´s Day chocolate.

heart

400

This 2016 musical film starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling tells the story of two artists falling in love.

 La La Land
400

This French emperor wrote passionate love letters to his wife Josephine.

Napoleon Bonaparte

500

In this country, Valentine´s Day is known as "San Dionisio Day" and men give women handkerchiefs as a romantic gift.

Sapin

500

In Chinese folklore, these star-crossed lovesr are separated by the Milky Way and can meet only once a yea.

Cowherd and the Weaver girl

500

Very famous st. Valentine´s Day treats in the USA are called after the company ......... kisses.

Hershey
500

This classic love song, written by The Beatles, says "All you need is .....

Love

500

This 19th century novel by Jane Austen follows Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy´s compliacted romance.

Pride and Prejudice

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