2007 to shed light on the fact that Ghana is one of the world ’ s largest producers of cocoa . Ghana holds concerts and performances , and restaurants offer special chocolate-themed menus , for the special day .
Germany : In Germany , the symbol for luck ( as well as lust ) is an odd one : the pig ! Lovers exchange flowers , chocolates , and all manner of pig-shaped gifts .
Ireland : Many Irish folks in search of true love make a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St . Valentine in Dublin , which allegedly houses relics of Rome ’ s original Saint Valentine , who was martyred for performing secret weddings for soldiers .
Israel : Israelis don ’ t celebrate Valentine ’ s Day in February , but do recognize the ancient Jewish Tu B ’ av ceremony in the summer . This tradition is about rebirth and new beginnings , and lovers exchange flowers and heart-shaped gifts to renew their love .
Mexico : Mexicans don ’ t distinguish between romantic and platonic love - February 14 for them is the Day of Love and Friendship , where people exchange flowers , stuffed animals , balloons , and cards .
Spain : On October 9 , most of Spain celebrates the feast of St . Dionysus with parades and festivals . Men also create macadoras , small marzipan figurines , that they give to their female companions as a sign of love .
Wales : The Welsh get a jump on the rest of the world for Valentine ’ s Day , instead celebrating St . Dwynwen ’ s Day on January 25 . He ’ s the patron saint of lovers , and men traditionally give their significant others hand-carved wooden spoons , which hearken back to the time when love-sick Welsh sailors carved designs into their spoons to give to their lovers upon returning home . �
Italy : Couples on Valentine ’ s Day give each other gifts like the baci perugina , a small box of hazelnut-filled chocolate kisses ( baci means “ kisses ” in Italian ). Each candy has a small love note inside written in five different languages .
Japan : The Japanese associate February 14 with one thing : chocolate . Some estimates suggest that Japanese chocolatiers make half of their yearly income from Valentine ’ s Day sales . Women give their male friends and coworkers giri-choco , an obligatory gift of chocolate , while they reserve gifts of honmei-choco (“ true-feeling chocolate ”) for those they care more about . Men return the favor on March 14 (“ White Day ”), with gifts of white chocolate and other , more valuable pieces .
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