February 14… Everyone knows what this date is and what holiday is celebrated on this day by people all over the world. But there are several interesting points that are worth mentioning separately. For example, did you know that February 14th is Mental Illness Day in Germany?
True or false?
Many people, by the way, know about this interesting fact. And others do not believe that February 14th is Mental Illness Day in Germany. Well, it's worth looking into this matter.
It's really no wonder that the Germans dubbed February 14 as Mental Illness Day. In Germany, everyone clearly understands that love is the most real clouding of the mind. And by the way, everyone who has ever been struck by Cupid's arrow knows this. However, the Germans are famous for their meticulousness, so that is why February 14th is Mental Illness Day in Germany. By the way, this is not just a date. On this day, the Germans decorate psychiatric hospitals with a special attribute - scarlet ribbons, balloons and posters. And in churches on this occasion they holdspecial worship. So the information that the Day of the Mentally Ill is celebrated on February 14 in Germany is actually true.
Common holiday
But in fact, one more nuance should be highlighted. Valentine's Day is celebrated everywhere - Germany is no exception. The Day of the Mentally Ill is an additional reason to celebrate February 14th. The windows of German shops are filled to overflowing with various cute knick-knacks and attractive souvenirs the day before. The Germans are happy to congratulate each other by presenting flowers, postcards, soft toys, pendants and bracelets. In general, everything that will bring joy to a person.
Many German brands, by the way, in honor of February 14, make quite solid discounts. So this is a good time for good shopping. It is worth noting that pedantic Germans, accustomed to saving their time, make purchases via the Internet. Online stores in Germany also meet the needs of their customers, make pleasant discounts and organize various promotions.
Interesting facts
Returning to the fact that in Germany the Day of the Mentally Ill is February 14, it is worth noting a few more interesting nuances. The Germans consider St. Valentine the patron saint of people suffering from mental disorders. It should also be said that the Day of the Mentally Ill (February 14) is also the day of flower shops. Why? Everything is logical - after all, it is on this day that flowers are snapped up, as if hot cakes. In no otherday of the year there is no such excitement and demand for roses. By the way, in this wonderful country, the most popular gift is a large bouquet of scarlet roses.
And on the Day of the Mentally Ill in Germany, they launch a special express train. What is its peculiarity? And the fact that only single people who want to get to know someone buy tickets for this train. A very interesting idea. By the way, this express is popular. Few Germans want to spend a wonderful day alone. Therefore, they buy a ticket, board the train and choose a companion. After the express arrives at the end station, the resulting couple (or company) will be invited to a bar or restaurant. There they can get to know each other in a more romantic atmosphere. A few days later, the participants are sent the contact details of the person they liked.
German traditions
The people of Germany are very cheerful and friendly people who love to have fun. And February 14 is one of those holidays that they celebrate on a grand scale. Germans are happy to go to bars, walk around the city, bake gingerbread cookies with icing, traditional for this holiday, spend time with their loved ones (even if there is no loved one - there is nothing unusual in spending this day with friends or family), buy or make their own gifts. By the way, if a tourist happened to be in Germany at that time, he can see very unusual souvenirs on sale dedicated specifically to the DayValentine's Day, for example, figurines in the form of couples in unambiguous poses.
Germans celebrate February 14th in a very unusual way. Many of them attend services on this day and help mentally ill people.
