Also didn´t see valentines choco that much this year.. but, better for me since I made the promise at newyear to loose some weight :3
Looking forward ‘white day’ though (/ * -*)/~
From what I’ve seen in anime, the boys are not supposed to give something to eatable in return, but instead something nice/romantic to wear or carry with you. (hairpin, broche, cell-phone strap thingy and such)
Although commerce have tried very, very (even extremely) hard, Valentine never gained a really strong foothold on mainland Europe. I think it’s because we dislike the “Winner takes all”- mentality that (for us) is associated with it.
Of course high school TV shows are a bit exaggerated, but I think they are not that far from the truth when they depict Valentine as a harsh kind of beauty contest, for which the less popular kids are more or less forced to participate involuntary.
I just remember Valentine’s Day back home-home as the appearance of chocolate and cheesy low-quality gifts at the chemist (red, scented ‘wellness’ candles from etos!). Pure capitalism. :p
Also didn´t see valentines choco that much this year.. but, better for me since I made the promise at newyear to loose some weight :3
Looking forward ‘white day’ though (/ * -*)/~
You celebrate White Day? Lucky! :O But it also means another challenge for your resolution…
From what I’ve seen in anime, the boys are not supposed to give something to eatable in return, but instead something nice/romantic to wear or carry with you. (hairpin, broche, cell-phone strap thingy and such)
Although commerce have tried very, very (even extremely) hard, Valentine never gained a really strong foothold on mainland Europe. I think it’s because we dislike the “Winner takes all”- mentality that (for us) is associated with it.
Of course high school TV shows are a bit exaggerated, but I think they are not that far from the truth when they depict Valentine as a harsh kind of beauty contest, for which the less popular kids are more or less forced to participate involuntary.
I just remember Valentine’s Day back home-home as the appearance of chocolate and cheesy low-quality gifts at the chemist (red, scented ‘wellness’ candles from etos!). Pure capitalism. :p
You haven’t? It’s almost impossible to avoid here >_>
It usually is, but I haven’t seen anything this year (in the supermarket)! I’m shocked. O_O