While the rest of the world is preparing valentines and declarations of love, in Finland this day is called Ystvnpiv—Friends' Day.

Here, people congratulate not only their significant other, but also those they hold dear. Without pomp. Without expectations. Without the pressure of romance. Simply warm words for those important to them.

Sounds sweet and safe, right?

But there's one interesting thing. Very often, it's friendship that fosters the strongest attraction. Many couples started out ju...

Do you know where single people officially celebrate their singlehood after February 14th?

In South Korea, everything is spread out over three months.
February 14th is when women give gifts.
March 14th is when men reciprocate.
And April 14th is... "Black Day."

On this day, those who are single gather together and eat black noodles. Symbolic. A little ironic. A little sad. But honest.

And I like this idea—if you're going to celebrate something, even loneliness can be made beautiful. With taste...

Hundreds of millions of valentines are sent in the US every year. And among them, there are some special ones – without the sender's name. Just a hint, just a hint of intrigue, just the question: "Who is it?"

Sometimes it's the anonymity that makes the heart beat faster. Mystery is more exciting than the most sincere confession. When you don't know who's thinking about you... you start running through the possibilities in your head, recalling glances, smiles, random phrases. And there's a magic...

You know, in Brazil, Valentine's Day isn't celebrated until June 12th. But that doesn't stop hearts from beating faster and confessing their feelings right now! Passion doesn't wait for the calendar.

I love this little rebellion—why wait when you can say "I love you" today? They say one brave soul confessed just three days before the holiday and won her heart, beating everyone else to it.

Do you like to take steps in advance or wait for the official signal? Sometimes the most brilliant and dar...