It's that most saccharine of holidays: Valentine's Day. Oh sure, it started out in the 5th century as a day to remember a martyred Catholic priest(or bishop), but now it's the second largest card-sending holiday of the year.
Korea has adopted this barbarous celebration and given it a little twist. Instead of the man blowing $156 on flowers, cards, and jewelry, Korean ladies have to buy ever-more-expensive and elaborate chocolate gifts for their boyfriends.
According to some dribble I saw on CNN last night, around the world, some 85% of all Valentine's gifts are purchased by women, so maybe the Korean take is not so uncommon globally.
Korea has adopted this barbarous celebration and given it a little twist. Instead of the man blowing $156 on flowers, cards, and jewelry, Korean ladies have to buy ever-more-expensive and elaborate chocolate gifts for their boyfriends.
According to some dribble I saw on CNN last night, around the world, some 85% of all Valentine's gifts are purchased by women, so maybe the Korean take is not so uncommon globally.
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