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ARGENTINIAN VALENTINES DAY

IN ARGENTINA WE DON'T HAVE AN OFFICIAL VALENTINES DAY LIKE IT
IS CELEBRATED IN THE UNITED STATES WITH THE EXCHANGE OF CARDS
AND CANDY. INSTEAD EL DIA DE LOS ENAMORADOS IS THE DAY THAT
REPLACES THE LOVERS DAY. IT IS SAID THAT ON THIS DAY THE WOMEN CAN
PROPOSE MARRIAGE TO THE MEN. MANY WOMEN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS
RIGHT ON FEBRUARY 14.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

James Callow Keyword(s): INVERSION ; ROLE-REVERSAL ; SEXISM

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 14 Valentine's Day
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Proposal

Date learned: 00-00-1970

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