International students explain how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in their countries, reflect on how romance differs in countries, tell a story about meeting a husband-to-be, and share Valentine’s Day poems. Some ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day in Mexico In the U.S., tiny candy hearts with Valentine’s Day messages are popular. On Valentine’s Day in the … Read more
In Taiwan, we celebrate Valentine’s Day of February 14th, but besides February 14th, we have a special Valentine’s Day on July 7th of the lunar calendar. This special day comes from a Chinese fairy tale from a long time ago. Both of these Valentine’s Days are important in my country. When these days arrive, flowers … Read more
Valentine’s Day is on February 14 in Korea. On that day, many girls and young women give candies to their boyfriends. There is another special day like Valentine’s Day in Korea. We call that day ‘White Day.” White Day is on March 14. It is just the contrary of Valentine’s Day. Many boys and young … Read more
Shen Yu discovered Valentine’s Day in America, is very different from in China. Shen Yu from China February 14th was Valentine’s Day. In America, this day is very different from in China. In China, it is only boyfriend’s and girlfriend’s day, but my teacher and my friends in America told me that Valentine’s Day is … Read more
Students in Monika Hofer’s beginning level ESL class used their newly learned English to write some impressive poetry about Valentine’s Day. Sunhee from Korea wrote this poem about changing sadness to happiness. Be With YouYou don’t have to be sad, I’ll take your sadness, And change you with more happiness from my smile. You don’t have … Read more