Naked weddings in Jamaica and other freaky Valentine's Day traditions

So the day has come, which the owners of flower shops have been waiting for. Today, roses, tulips and other chrysanthemums fly faster than shaving foam on February 22. Flowers paired with valentines are the main symbols of Valentine's Day. And in this, Russia is no different from New Caledonia. However, not everywhere this holiday consists of a set of stereotypes. In some countries there are very extravagant traditions.

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Naturally, the Japanese are the most original. In the Land of the Rising Sun, February 14 is considered a men's holiday. Moreover, girls show signs of attention not only to lovers, but also to all male friends and relatives. It comes to the beautiful half of humanity in a month. White Day — the Japanese equivalent of our March 8 — is celebrated on March 14. Men give gifts to women as if in gratitude for Valentine's Day.

In addition, in Japan, Valentine's Day is also the noisiest. The highlight of the holiday in almost all cities is a contest for the loudest declaration of love. Everyone who wants to tell the world about their feelings takes turns climbing onto a special platform and screaming with all their might: "I love you!" — or something like that.

In Jamaica, on February 14, they forget about shyness and shyness. In 2001, a local travel company organized a bold attraction for customers — a naked wedding. The newlyweds were wearing only wedding rings. The experiment was a success, and since then it has become a tradition on the island to hold nudist celebrations on Valentine's Day. Over time, tourists have also tried such events, and now there is no end from those who want to combine two holidays into one, and even get a super-colorful photo album from the wedding.

If you do not know what original to write on a cardboard heart, we recommend that you read the "Guide for a young man on writing valentines". It is, however, quite difficult to read: this manual was published in France in 1797. In addition to piquant poetic messages, this book also tells about the subtleties of the custom of exchanging gifts on Valentine's Day. According to the canons — many Frenchmen follow them today — girls should be given tomatoes. They, it turns out, awaken desire.

And in some orthodox Muslim countries, for example in Iran and Saudi Arabia, Valentine's Day is banned. Through the prism of sharia law, this holiday appears to be fornicating and corrupting: it has a detrimental effect on the minds of citizens and promotes sinful traditions. A very substantial fine is imposed on those who dare to violate the ban. I'd like to see some rebel sneaking around in the night with a teddy bear hidden in a suitcase with a double bottom.