How Do Gaming Enthusiasts Celebrate Valentine’s Day?
February is sometimes called the "boring" month. Christmas and New Years have passed and spring is still off in the distance. In much of the world, there's not a lot going on during February other than pushing through slush, huddling near the heater and waiting to see if Punxsutawney Phil, the Groundhog Day groundhog, will emerge to poke his nose through the ground and signal the impending end of winter.
Valentine’s Day celebrants enjoy the month as a chance to observe a day that honors romance, relationships and even friendships. They send cards, buy jewelry or chocolates for their significant others and enjoy sentimental movies. Gaming enthusiasts have a plan as well. They sign into their real money slots online casino account to celebrate Valentines Day with some gaming entertainment.
How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Everyone knows that Valentine's Day was named for St. Valentine but few people know that there were several St. Valentines, so the specific saint that inspired the special day is less known. Most historians believe that he was a 3rd century preacher who married Roman soldiers to their sweethearts against the wishes of Emperor Claudius II and, for that reason, was martyred – supposedly on February 14th.
The story may have been spread by the Church which wanted to integrate the pagan fertility festival of Lupercalia – traditionally celebrated Feb 13 – 15 -- under the umbrella of Christian teachings and found the St. Valentine story a convenient way to do so.
In the 14th century, the English poet Chaucer wrote a poem, Parlement of Foules – in which he connected Valentine’s Day to love. Soon afterward, lovers started to send each other tokens of their affections every February 14th. By the 19th century, couples in Europe were giving each other confectionery and flowers and greeting card companies were creating mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards for the general public. Early cards featured poems, cherubs, birds and hearts.
Over the years celebration of Valentine’s Day expanded. Valentine’s Day became a time to send chocolates, give jewelry, take trips and propose marriage. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many locations around the world today in a variety of different ways.
Valentine’s Day Around the World
Celebration of Valentine’s Day has become worldwide. Some of the ways that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in different societies include:
France – According to historians, in 1415 the first-ever Valentine’s Day card was sent by Charles, the Duke of Orleans, to his wife from his prison cell. Many people travel to France for the week of February 14 to see the yards, homes and trees in the French town of Valentine that have been decorated with cards, roses and proposals of marriage.
Ghana – Ghana’s is one of the largest cocoa-producing countries in the world and the Ghanan government declared National Chocolate Day in Ghana to be February 14th. On February 14th, throughout Ghana, special musical events and theatrical performances take place. Restaurants serve special cuisine on February 14, including, of course, chocolate desserts.
Bulgaria – Like Ghana, Bulgaria has dedicated February 14th to its winemaking industry. It dubbed the day “Day of Winemakers -- San Trifon Zartan” and Bulgarians celebrate the day….by drinking wine!
Valencia, Spain – In many areas of Spain – but especially in Valencia –the Feast of Saint Dionysus, celebrated on October 9th , is the local Valentine's Day. Colorful parades take place throughout Spain in many villages and towns and men craft “macadora” marzipan figurines which they give to wives and girlfriends.
Japan – In Japan, women give chocolate to husbands, boyfriends and even male co-workers on February 14th and then on March 14th the chocolate-givers receive chocolate from the men whom they gave it to the previous month. The men are expected to give white chocolates to the lady who gave them chocolate on February 14th.
Argentina – February 14th is El Día de los Enamorados in Argentina. It is celebrated by lovers who exchange sweets, orchids, and roses. Many people plan large weddings and other festivals for El Día de los Enamorados in Argentina and other areas of South America.
Brazil –Brazilians delay their celebration of Valentines Day to June 12th so that it doesn't clash with the traditional Brazilian Carnival. Dia dos Namorados is observed with traditional Valentine’s Day customs of gift-giving and other symbols of affection.
Worldwide Valentine's Day Celebrations at the Online Casino
Throughout the world, gamers can sign into their online casino account to play any of the romance-themed online slots for Valentine's Day fun, excitement and real money prizes.
One of the casino's most popular Valentine's Day slots is the Aladdin's Wishes slot that brings ruffian Aladdin and Princess Jasmine to their shared future amidst great challenges. Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, the Genie, the Magic Lamp, the Magic Carpet, Aladdin’s monkey Abu, Arabian Swords and other Arabian images spin together to help facilitate Aladdin and Jasmine's love, along with up to 50,000x the total bet in payout prizes.
The Aladdin symbol is the Wild which appears on reels 2, 3 and 4 to substitute for other symbols and complete combinations. Combinations that are completed with the Aladdin Wild receive double payouts.
It seems that Aladdin will get his wish to woo Jasmine with great riches when 3 or more Magic Lamps land anywhere on the reels. These 3 Magic Lamps trigger special bonus prizes. You'll receive up to 5 Lamps from which to choose -- select the number of magic lamps that corresponds to the number of Magic Lamps that appeared on the triggering spin. Prizes range from 25 free spins to payouts of up to 100X the triggering bet. The feature can retrigger if 3 or more Magic Lamps land on the reels during a free spin for more chances to land more bonus give-aways.
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