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Hi guys 
It’s Monday! You’re probably asking yourself why I’m so excited about that. But it’s not a regular Monday: To my joy (and hopefully also to yours) we are officially kicking off Love Week on the O2 Community today! 
And Love Week isn’t just about the upcoming (and sometimes heavily dreaded) Valentine’s Day - Instead we decided to do something special every day of this week, together with the help of some of our amazing members, in order to give you a week full of fun, excitement and - most importantly - LOVE!
Let it begin… with a little travel abroad. Saying little, but actually today I want to talk about how Valentine’s Day is in Japan. And even though we often think that celebratory days like these are universal, there are often a lot of different ways these are interpreted and celebrated.
In Japan for example, it’s customary for women to give a gift, often made of handmade chocolates, to all of the males they know as friends or colleagues as a sign of respect. This gift is called Giri-Choco (義理チョコ) which literally translates to “obligatory chocolate”. This tradition is however getting less and less popular, as it clearly doesn’t make much sense to be pressured into giving a gift in order not to offend someone. 
But what about couples? Still, chocolate (they sure know what they are doing)! But for your significant other it is Honmei-Choco (本命チョコ) which is basically the opposite of the above and means the real thing. These are usually made from more expensive ingredients and thus of much higher quality than Giri-Choco. Of course. Women don’t receive anything from their male counterparts on Valentine’s Day by the way, they instead have to wait until March the 14th, the so called “White Day”, on which men reciprocate the gesture with a gift to their partners.
Do you have similar traditions at home? Do you like to give little gifts to your friends or family to express your love? I really like the idea of giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day that I made myself, but I would rather do it all year round and get (hopefully more) back 
Tell me about your traditions at home and in your friendship circle that you enjoy as much as I enjoy my chocolate!
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@TallTrees wrote:
@LukasB behave yourself...your recipe for chocolate treats ... 😍 please...
DARK chocolate 🍫 absolutely wonderful @TheresaV
For that you will have to wait until Sunday 
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@Cleoriff You will be pleased to hear that a lot of men gift a luxury designer bag back to them on White Day
That's true. I think a nice meal cooked for the significant other (or good friend) says more than words Glad that Lewis Hamilton gave you his gift early Maybe that or giving some chocolate to yourself is an option too @Mi-Amigo
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@Anonymous wrote:
My GF hinted she would like a fur coat a while back.
So for Valantine's Day I have bought her a Donkey Jacket, hope she likes it.
Please Note: No donkeys were harmed in the making of this jacket.
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@TheresaV
That's right nothing wrong in treating yourself.. at least you'll get your favourite chock.
That's right nothing wrong in treating yourself.. at least you'll get your favourite chock.
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Brilliant @Anonymous ☺
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Thailand has adopted many Western traditions so Valentine's Day is also traditional there
Except the lady normally gives a single Ratchaphruek which is a golden coloured flower
The men are expected to bestow all manner of gold objects for their beloved
Don't you just love virtual gifts!
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Without a doubt.
The last time I actually spent Valentines day with her it cost me a 20,000 THB gold necklace (Approx. £500)
Five days later I had the motor-cycle accident...a bad week all round!
The last time I actually spent Valentines day with her it cost me a 20,000 THB gold necklace (Approx. £500)
Five days later I had the motor-cycle accident...a bad week all round!
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Aw @jonsie
The worst to have an accident that changes your life.
Valentine's day memories not good for you.
Personally I'm not a special day person..
Joining in here for the fun of it..at home every day is what I make of it. Try to be a positive person...difficult sometimes ..
I expect you might order a box of FRY's chocolate creme ☺
