Boxed chocolates
United Kingdom
A decorated box of chocolates, often heart-shaped, is the standard gift in Britain and the United States. In 1868 Cadbury made a decorated heart-shaped box of chocolates for the day.
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Valentine's Day is Sunday 14 February 2027.
Also known as Saint Valentine's Day, Feast of Saint Valentine, Saint-Valentin, San Valentín, San Valentino, Valentinstag.
What people eat for Valentine's Day
Giri-choko and honmei-choko
Japan
In Japan women give chocolate on 14 February. Giri-choko is the obligation chocolate handed to co-workers; honmei-choko is the one given to a loved one. Men return the favour on White Day, 14 March.
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Chocolate for men (South Korea)
South Korea
South Korean women give chocolate to men on 14 February, and men reply with non-chocolate candy a month later on White Day.
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Conversation hearts
United States
Small heart-shaped sugar candies printed with short messages such as Be Mine, sold around the day in the United States.
Source: Conversation heart, Valentine's Day.
Jack Valentine's sweets
Norfolk, England
In Norfolk, England, a figure called Jack Valentine knocks at the back door and leaves sweets and small presents for children.
Source: Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's Day dates
| Year | When |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 14 February 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday 14 February 2028 |
| 2029 | Wednesday 14 February 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday 14 February 2030 |
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