Feb 16, 2024
The DDG is back again, with bimonthly issues, reporting from Warm Sands, California since 1994. We cover the vibrant and eclectic tribe of Palm Springs and surrounding cities. Check out our new section on the arts, contests, and history, and other items of interest to the queer community.
The DDG is back again, with bimonthly issues, reporting from Warm Sands, California since 1994. We cover the vibrant and eclectic tribe of Palm Springs and surrounding cities. Check out our new section on the arts, contests, and history, and other items of interest to the queer community.
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In Japan, women treat their male<br />
partners with chocolates. The men then<br />
return the favor by treating their women<br />
partners on March 14th, White Day with<br />
flowers. cake, and candy.<br />
i<br />
every year at least 18 billion dollars are<br />
spent on cards, candy, flowers, and<br />
jewelry. Not only chocolates are given<br />
as Valentine’s gifts but little conversation<br />
candy hearts with messages such as “Be<br />
Mine” and “Kiss Me”. According to the<br />
NationalConfectioners Organization,<br />
enough candy hearts are given each<br />
year that each person in the world<br />
could have one! People in the LGBTQ<br />
community celebrate Valentines similar<br />
to their<br />
hetero<br />
counterparts<br />
showing<br />
their love<br />
for partners<br />
with cards,<br />
candy, wine,<br />
and other<br />
forms of<br />
demonstrating their affection for their<br />
partners.with heart Overall Valentine’s<br />
Day is a day to show<br />
love,<br />
Citizens in Bulgaria celebrate Valentine’s<br />
Day by sharing a<br />
glass of local wine,<br />
In Wales couples<br />
exchange special<br />
carved wooden<br />
spoons with their<br />
partners. The United<br />
States goes all out<br />
for Valentine’s,<br />
caring, and positive<br />
recognition for those close to us and<br />
people in general. Considering the<br />
current situation throughout the world<br />
more Valentine’s Days may be a<br />
consideration to lay out the need for<br />
peace and equality.<br />
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