Saint Valentine's Day in Ukraine

Saint Valentine's Day - is one of the youngest holidays in Ukraine. This holiday has been celebrated by a lot of people in Western Europe and the United States since the thirteenth century. Ukraine has started to celebrate it since the early 90-ies of the previous century.

 

A classic emblem of Valentine's Day is red roses and "Valentines card", this emblem appeared in 15 century. This invention belongs to Charles Duke of Orleans, who, struggling with boredom in prison, wrote love letters to his wife. By 16th century "valentines card" had become very popular. Nowadays, "valentines card" can be easily sent by e-mail. Traditional concerts, beauty contests are held on Saint Valentine's Day in Ukraine. Much attention is paid to promotion of a healthy lifestyle.  There are all types of cards in Ukrainian or Russian which you can buy, and many shops would do thematic decoration. But there is no element of social pressure: no one realy expects you to do anything.


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