How is Valentine's Day celebrated in Europe?

Valentine's Day in Europe

Europe is so vast and each country can celebrate or not celebrate Valentine's Day, but here are a few:

In Finland, Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into "Friend's day". It is directed at friendships rather than lovers.

In Slovenia Valentine's Day has been celebrated as the day when the first works in the vineyards and on the fields start. It is also said that birds propose to each other or marry on that day. The day of love is 12 March, the Saint Gregory's day.

In Romania, the traditional holiday for lovers is Dragobete, which is celebrated on February 24. It is named after a character from Romanian folklore who was supposed to be the son of Baba Dochia. Part of his name is the word drag ("dear"). In recent years, Romania has also started celebrating Valentine's Day in the more Westernized way, despite already having Dragobete as a traditional holiday. This has drawn backlash from many groups, particularly nationalist organizations like Noua Dreaptǎ, who condemn Valentine's Day for being superficial, commercialist and imported Western kitsch.

In Norway, Valentines Day is known as Valentinsdagen. Although it's not celebrated as greatly as some other countries some people take time to be romantic with their partner, or send a card to a secret love.

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