Monaco Edition
Dia del Amor y la Amistad leads today's complete edition for Monaco.
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Official observances, world days, local context, and everyday celebrations for people who need something worth reading, sharing, or talking about today.
Colombians celebrate this on the third Saturday of September in some regions, but February 14 still brings roses, serenatas, and the aggressive marketing of every restaurant in the Zona Rosa. The real Colombian love language is bringing someone a tinto when they didn't ask for one.
The day of love is celebrated in Monaco with flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners at the Hôtel de Paris and the Café de Paris. The Valentine's Day in Monaco is the most expensive in the world, and the restaurants offer special menus that start at 500 euros per couple. The Casino de Monte-Carlo offers special high-roller packages for couples who wish to try their luck at the tables : because what could be more romantic than roulette at midnight in the most famous casino on earth? The Casino, designed by Charles Garnier (architect of the Paris Opéra), has been the beating heart of Monte Carlo since 1863, and its gilded salons have witnessed more marriage proposals than any other building in Europe.
You see bald eagles, grizzly bears, and gray wolves representing the vast wildlife across North American regions. You recognize that dogs and cats are the most popular pets, followed by fish, birds, and reptiles. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.
You reach for Vegemite, the dark yeast extract spread first produced in 1923 that defines Australian breakfast culture and national identity in a way no other food does. You know that Vegemite on toast is an acquired taste that separates Australians from the rest of the world and represents the country's unique, no-nonsense character.