Valentine’s Day holds a special place in the hearts of people around the world.
It is a day to celebrate love in all its forms and to express affection for those who are dear to us. But how do people say “Happy Valentine’s Day” in different languages? Here, we’ll explore how to greet people in 17 different languages when the annual celebration of love comes around.
In Arabic, you can say “Eid hob sa’eed, habibi” to a male, and “Eid hob sa’eed, habibti” to a female. In Dutch, you can wish someone a “Fijne valentijnsdag,” and in French, a “Bonne Saint Valentin.” These are just a few examples of how people around the world express their well-wishes on Valentine’s Day.
But how do other countries celebrate Valentine’s Day? In Denmark, it is a relatively new tradition to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with the exchange of pressed white flowers called snowdrops. In the Philippines, mass weddings are common on February 14, where hundreds of couples gather to say ‘I do’ for the first time or renew their vows. And in South Africa, an ancient Roman tradition is followed, where women pin the names of the men they fancy on their shirtsleeves.
However, not every country celebrates Valentine’s Day. Some countries have even gone so far as to ban the celebration of this annual day of love. These countries include Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, certain provinces in India, and Russia.
Despite the differences in how Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world, the sentiment is the same – it is a day to express love and affection for those who hold a special place in our hearts. So whether you’re exchanging chocolate pigs in Germany or enjoying mass weddings in the Philippines, the spirit of Valentine’s Day is all about love.
