SOUTH KOREA
Q: On Valentine’s Day in South Korea, who gives chocolate gifts?
A: Women give chocolate gifts to the men they love.
Q: Who were the two lovers in the Qixi legend?
A: Zhinu (the weaving maid) and Niulang (the cowherder).
Q: What is believed to happen if you step over your partner’s foot during the celebration?
A: You will have the dominant role in your relationship.
Q: What makes the streets lively during Dia dos Namorados celebrations?
A: Many lights, concerts, dancing, and music.
Q: In South Korea, what do couples seek out on Green Day?
A: Nature and relaxation outdoors.
Q: What is the name of the holiday on March 14th when men give non-chocolate candy to women?
A: White Day.
Q: On what day of the lunar calendar is the Qixi Festival celebrated?
A: The seventh day of the seventh month.
Q: What does the word “drag” in Dragobete mean?
A: Dear
Q: On what date is Dia dos Namorados celebrated?
A: June 12th.
Q: What other name is the Qixi Festival also known as besides Chinese Valentine’s Day?
A: The Double Seventh Festival or the Magpie Festival.
Q: What is celebrated on April 14th for those who did not receive gifts in February or March?
A: Black Day
Q: What river separated the two lovers in the Qixi legend?
A: The Milky Way (the silver river).
Q: During Dragobete, where do Romanian youth traditionally gather?
A: In the center of the village or in front of the local church.
Q: Saint Anthony is known in Brazil by what nickname?
A: The marriage saint.
Q: What is one belief about people who participate in Dragobete celebrations?
A: They are protected against sickness for the entire year.
Q: What is the name of the food people eat on Black Day?
A: Black noodles called jajangmyeon.
Q: What is the name of China’s love festival that is sometimes called Chinese Valentine’s Day?
A. The Qixi Festival.
Q: What are birds believed to be during Dragobete?
A: Messengers of God.
Q: What rituals do many single women perform to find a good husband or boyfriend?
A: Simpatias.
Q: What symbol is mentioned as a popular gift in Brazil?
A: The figure or silhouette of Cupid.
Q: Why is Pepero Day celebrated on November 11th (11/11)?
A: Because the date resembles the long shape of the Pepero cookie.
Q: What do women throw on the roof after finishing their offerings during the Qixi Festival?
A: Half of the face powder.
Q: What is the traditional Romanian holiday for lovers celebrated on February 24th?
A. Dragobete
Q: What is Brazil’s version of Valentine’s Day called?
A: Dia dos Namorados.
Q: Why does Brazil not celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th?
A: Because it usually falls too close to Brazilian Carnival.