- Valentines Week runs from February 7 to February 14 with unique daily celebrations
- February 7 is Rose Day, where different colored roses express various emotions
- Propose Day on February 8 involves romantic gestures like poems and time capsule proposals
Every year, February becomes a month of love for people around the world. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, and it is a time to show love, care, and affection in many forms, including romance, friendship, and companionship. People express their feelings with gifts, flowers, letters, chocolates, candlelight dinners, and cozy time together, and even shy people find the courage to express their love.
As Valentine's Week begins, an atmosphere of love and romance is already in the air. This special week is celebrated from February 7th to February 14th. Each day during this week has its own unique significance and way of celebration, gradually building up the excitement for Valentine's Day.
Rose Day: February 7th
Valentine's Week begins on February 7th with Rose Day. On this day, people exchange roses of different colors to express their feelings, such as red roses for love and passion, pink roses for admiration, and white roses for true feelings. Many people hide personalised roses around the house with small notes attached, like "For the smile that makes my day special." Some also give rose-scented candles shaped like the initials of their loved one's name.
Propose Day: February 8th
February 8th is celebrated as Propose Day, a day to express love and commitment in a relationship. People use self-written poems to express their feelings or commission an artist to create a picture of their love story during a romantic picnic.
The idea of a time capsule proposal is also adopted, where tickets from the first date and handwritten promises are placed inside, with plans to open it together in the future.
Chocolate Day: February 9th
February 9th is Chocolate Day, a celebration of sweetness. On this day, people create special chocolate boxes with different flavors and tasting notes. Chocolate fondue with fruits and marshmallows is enjoyed at home, while some people join online chocolatier or bakery classes to learn how to make chocolates.
Teddy Day: February 10th
February 10th is Teddy Day, symbolising warmth and comfort. People gift custom teddy bears with recorded loving messages. Some create teddy bear travel journals with pictures and memories of their dates, while others choose personalised teddy bears that play the sound of a heartbeat.
Promise Day: February 11th
February 11th is celebrated as Promise Day, emphasising the importance of promises made in relationships. On this day, people create promise jars filled with colorful slips of paper containing promises, cherished memories, and future dreams. Many also make the traditional promise to stand by each other through thick and thin.
Hug Day: February 12th
February 12th is Hug Day, symbolising warmth and connection. People go beyond simple hugs, gifting weighted teddy bears filled with lavender for comfort.
Kiss Day: February 13th
February 13th is Kiss Day, taking romance to a tender and creative level. Couples plan kiss-themed activities at home, using gestures and cues to create romantic moments. Long-distance couples send gifts like lip-shaped macarons, flavoured lip balms, or clothing and paper adorned with lipstick kisses.
Valentine's Day: February 14th
February 14th, Valentine's Day, is considered the most special day of the week. People make this day memorable by creating memory boxes or scrapbooks filled with mementos of shared moments. Romantic dinners are planned, recreating the first date meal with candles and flowers, along with travel experiences like hot air balloon rides.
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