Thursday, March 14, 2013

South Korean Holiday: March 14-White Day

Today is White Day in South Korea. It's an unofficial fun holiday that is the guy's version of Valentines Day. On Valentines Day the women give candy and gifts to the men. On White Day the men give candy and gifts to the women. The holiday is mostly celebrated by couples.

White day is celebrated in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China.

White day began in 1978 in Japan as an "answer day" to Valentines Day. Men should reciprocate after getting candy and gifts from women on Valentines Day.

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