Your Valentine's Day Gifts Hokey and predictable?

Blame Hallmark. Blame Hollywood. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan guilty. Blame us for the following in the footsteps of the Corny above, where we landed? Knee Deep in almost boring Valentine's Day and garbage gifts Teddy. It 's time to shake things up.

At the time of chivalry and handwritten notes, a bit 'more original thought was necessary. Today, Valentine's Day gifts are all presented to you on a plate by all stores. The problem is that you get the samething as everyone else, every single year. Need a little 'inspiration? Check out some of the traditions of Valentine's Day around the world ...

Malaysia
For a great alternative to the laborious dating sites single women can follow in the footsteps of women in Malaysia and write contact details on a tangerine and put it in a nearby river or lake. The idea is that one man then pulled out and calls. The only potential problem is to find a man whoready to fish out something of the Thames.

Brazil
Dia dos Namoradas, also known as the Day of Love is another good idea for all the single ladies out there who are crushed more than hot meals. The general gist is that on the eve before the big day, you write the names of all your crushes on pieces of paper. The next morning you get a chance and that those who serve, not in a Fatal Attraction course.

France
Now this has to be bannedFrance some time ago, but this does not mean that it is not without merit. It's called "Une lotteries en amour" and includes a collection of men and women who cry over their houses in front, until one by one couple. Positive aspects for men who have ditch their partners at any time during the day. Positive aspects for women relate to an evening campfire and putting a curse on all men from the flakes. This is a win-win situation.

Australia
Who likes to intensifytheir gifts for Valentine's Day should follow in the footsteps of the Aussie's. Back in men gold mining has resulted in some loads of times, and suddenly found themselves richer than ever, have generated some real pearls, including well-decorated boxes packed with a satin pillow adorned with riches, shells and ribbons. To really impress, he threw himself into one of the taxidermists hummingbirds. Forever Friends Teddy Bear? No thanks.

South Korea
Given their totalDivision of their neighbors to the north, the South Korean approach to the gifts of Valentine's Day is actually quite inclusive and covers all subjects - including singles. It launches on Valentine's Day Valentine's Day as usual with all women give gifts to men. The next day all the men take the initiative to bigger and better gifts for Valentine's Day for women. Then, a few weeks later, all the individual was not in any gift that came together for JaJang noodles.Brilliant.