Day of love in the country of mountain beauties and spiritual traditions

The origin story of Valentine's Day in Georgia

At the end of the last century, the famous Georgian figure Beso Chubinidze proposed celebrating national Valentine's Day as an alternative to the American holiday of the same name. The government supported his idea, and on April 15, 1994, the Day of Love was celebrated for the first time in the capital's Rustaveli Theater.

Why this date was chosen is still legendary. The most romantic natures believe that the activist Beso came up with such a way to please his wife, whose birthday falls just on April 15. More down-to-earth residents claim that this date was proposed by publicist Giga Makhviladze and it has nothing to do with Chubinidze's wife.

One way or another, but since that year the holiday has become the official Georgian Day of Love and is celebrated annually on April 15. At the same time, no one stopped celebrating the American Valentine's Day on February 14. Thus, loving Georgians celebrate several Days of Love a year, which they are undoubtedly very happy about.

Georgian customs and traditions for the Day of Love

The main thing to do on this day, of course, is to confess your love. To do this, Georgia comes up with the most fantastic greetings and surprises. Many young people propose to their beloved, others decide to open their feelings for the first time.

Every girl will definitely receive a present from her lover and in return will give him her care and attention.

What to give a girl for a Day of love

Of course, a lot depends on the budget and the imagination of a man. Someone orders hot air balloon flights, and others are content with a rose and reading incredible poems addressed to their beloved. It is important not just to give a gift, but to surround your beloved with happiness.

As a present, Georgians often choose:

• flowers;
• candies;
• soft toys;
• romantic dinner with red wine – as a symbol of hot and passionate love;
• perfumes;
• jewelry, in particular, an engagement ring.

The Day of Love is a secular holiday that everyone will definitely like. Do not confuse this holiday with the Day of Spiritual Love, which is celebrated By the Georgian Orthodox Church. A separate date is assigned for it, which we have described on the pages of the Madloba catalog. Go to the section of Georgian festive dates and read more about all the festive days of the year!