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Definition
Valentine's Day.
colloquialfestivaltime
How it's used
Hong Kong culture places a heavy emphasis on the commercial aspect of this day, often involving elaborate dinner reservations or specific gift-giving traditions. It is common to distinguish between the Western date and the Lunar calendar equivalent, known as 元宵節, which is sometimes referred to as the Chinese Valentine's Day.
Examples
How are you planning to celebrate Valentine's Day this year?
All the restaurants are fully booked on the night of Valentine's Day.
Related words
Common phrases
Valentine's Day gift
Valentine's Day dinner
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