Love
Customs people turn to when they wish for Love.
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Hang Mistletoe and Share a Kiss to Celebrate Love / ๐บ๐ธ USA
Hang a decorative mistletoe sprig for Christmas and, when you both want to, share a kiss beneath it to celebrate love. The winter greenery turns a little part of the room into a place to show affection.
Give a Sant Jordi Rose and Book to Welcome Love / ๐ช๐ธ Spain
Give a red rose and a book to someone you love on 23 April and welcome romance and connection. Cataloniaโs Sant Jordi combines a legendary flower of love with the pleasure of sharing words.
Write Wishes Together for a Happy Marriage at Polterabend / ๐ฉ๐ช Germany
Write a wish and tear a paper plate together to celebrate a happy marriage. This home version takes its cue from the teamwork at Germanyโs Polterabend.
Give a Claddagh Ring to Wish for Lasting Love / ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland
Give a Claddagh ring to someone you love and share a wish for the relationship you are building. The crowned heart held by two hands comes from the ringmaking tradition of Galway.
Give Five Wedding Almonds to Wish a Couple Lasting Love / ๐ฎ๐น Italy
Give five sugar-coated almonds to wish a wedding couple love and family harmony. In Italy, the sweets called confetti often go in a small favour for guests.