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course everyone has heard of Valentine’s Day. This holiday falls on February 14 every
year and is celebrated by millions of people around the world. On
this day, people exchange candies, chocolates,
cards, and flowers with their friends, family members, and loved ones.
Believe it or not, there is another day that is similar to Valentine’s
Day. Do you know what it is? That’s right, it’s White Day! This holiday
is very popular but is only celebrated in a handful of Asian countries,
mainly Japan, South Korea,
Taiwan, and China. It falls on March 14, a month after Valentine’s
Day. Let’s learn more about this romantic day!
White Day was first celebrated in Japan in 1978. It was started by
the National Confectionery Industry Association as an “answer” to
Valentine’s Day. Traditionally in Japan, girls and women give gifts
to men on Valentine’s Day. So in 1977, a marshmallow company based
in Fukuoka thought that men should give something back and created Marshmallow Day.
They marketed marshmallows to men on March 14.
 A year
later, confectionery companies throughout
the country began marketing white chocolate and referred to the day
as White Day. The color white was chosen because it’s the color of
sugar. Today, men give white, milk, and dark chocolate, as well as
other edible and non-edible gifts
to their wives, sisters, girlfriends, mothers, and female friends.
Girls, we hope you received many gifts from your male friends and family members
yesterday! |
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