White Day is a day that falls every year on March 14, the month following Valentine’s Day. It originated in Japan in 1978 and since then, the celebration has spread to many other Asian countries and nations around the world. Flowers, chocolates, edible and nonedible gifts, marshmallows, jewellery, and other gifts are given on this day.
White Day 2024 Date
It is a romantic holiday celebrated a month after Valentine’s Day. The day is considered an "answer day" responding to gifts from women on Valentine’s Day. It is observed by East and Southeast Asian countries. This year, White Day will be celebrated on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
History Of White Day
Valentine’s Day was initially attempted in Japan in 1936, but it didn’t begin to gain popularity until the 1970s, resulting in a different celebration from the West. First, it was an opportunity for the girls to express their interest in a boy. In 1977, a confectionery company was founded in Fukuoka, that sold marshmallows to men on March 14, naming it Marshmallow Day.
Japan was the first country to celebrate the Day in 1978. The National Confectionery Industry Association started Valentine’s Day as an “answer day,” which requires men to pay back the women who gave them chocolates and other gifts on Valentine’s Day. In Japan, on Valentine’s Day, only women used to give some gifts to men, so in return, this day was decided to show women that their men love them too.
White Day Meaning
A kind of second Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. On Valentine’s Day, people give gifts to others to show their love, while on this Day, the recipients give gifts to someone they love and return the favour
White Day vs Valentine's Day
In Japan, women give chocolates to the men of their interest on Valentine’s Day. Next month, on this Day, all recipients of gifts must return the favour. But these branded gender-friendly parties may see an increase in popularity amid broader changes in Japanese society.
White Day Celebrations
It is a golden opportunity to show appreciation for the special woman in your life and it has some fun too. In Japan, China, Taiwan, and South Korea women present handmade gifts such as chocolates and cookies to male colleagues and friends on Valentine’s Day. A month later, March 14 is the day when men return or “reply” to the women who gave them gifts on Valentine’s Day by giving them gifts of their own.
How to Celebrate White Day 2023
There are ways to celebrate the day. Below we described 5 best ways to celebrate the day:
1. Define your intentions
Give each woman a gift, but let her know if you want to be just friends or more. “Giri-choco” is defined as “obligatory chocolate,” and is given to teachers, colleagues, family members, and friends. “Honmei-choco” defines “true love chocolate” and is given to a romantic partner or someone with whom one wishes to be connected.
2. Choose something white
Traditionally, gifts presented on this day must be white Consider fun ideas like white chocolate for “giri” gifts or white lingerie for your love. Or you can use white gift wrapping paper or a white gift bag, and tie it with some pretty ribbons.
3. Save money
Traditionally, men are supposed to give each woman a gift worth three times what they received themselves! Therefore, you should save money so that you can get the best gifts for all the women who give you a gift.
4. Give sweets
Cookies, chocolate, marshmallows and other sweets are popular gifts for this Day. Pick some delicious treats to show your love for your female friends.
5. Make a chart of the gifts you received on Valentine's Day
On this Day, give a return gift to one who gave you a gift on Valentine’s Day. It includes female friends and colleagues as well as someone special.
White Day Gift Ideas
You can give various types of gifts on this day. Below we have given 5 best gift ideas you can present on this day:
1. Bath accessories
Body mist, perfume, body lotion, scented soap or candles are perfect gifts for this day.
2. Stuffed animals
A soft and white stuffed animal is a nice gift for White Day for younger girls. Teddy bear is the most popular, or you can choose her favourite pet.
3. Flowers
White flowers such as white roses, lilies, orchids, and peonies are ideal gifts to present. Or you can give a woman your favourite flower to let her know how much you care.
4. White chocolate
White chocolate is one of the best gifts to give on this day. You can pick a white creamy cake in case your loving person prefers cake to chocolate.
5. Jewellery
White gold or platinum jewellery is the best fit for the white theme. Give expensive gifts, such as jewellery to that one lucky girl in your life rather than a usual friend.
Happy White Day 2024 Wishes, Messages
This Day is celebrated on March 14th but mostly for women around the world. Below we added best wishes for you to share with your loved ones:
- Take moment to appreciate the importance of the occasion of Happy White Day!
- A Very Happy White Day to our loved ones and relatives. Let’s all come together and share the importance of this day which may not be recognized in most countries.
- The day is mostly associated with showing love to your women on White Day!
- If you received any gifts on Valentine’s Day, you ought to participate in White Day.
Happy White Day 2024 Status, Captions
Here are the best White Day status and captions share on social media:
- You have your wish, have some fun, and celebrate it with others. Wishing you a very Happy White Day!
- Celebrate the efforts of those who love you on this White Day.
- In 1987, the Japanese National Confection Industry Association attempted to promote this returning holiday for Valentine’s Day, naming it White Day. So enjoy the day!
- It’s the day that takes us back to celebrate Valentine’s Day. So pick your gifts and give a return gift to your loved one.
Happy White Day 2024 SMS
Below is a collection of White Day short messages (SMS) for you to share with your loved ones:
- With love to your loved one – A Very Happy White Day to women who support you always.
- Everyone should know how to celebrate the day, so spread the day by celebrating this day.
- Remember how important your love is and give them the gift back on this day of white.
- Wishing you all the love on this day that you showered on me on Valentine's Day.
White Day Quotes
As you are going to celebrate the day, you may be helpful by knowing some best quotes for this Day:
"The middle of the road is where the white line is - and that's the worst place to drive." — Robert Frost
"I used to be Snow White, but I drifted." — Mae West
"I feel safe in white because deep down inside, I'm an angel." — Sean Combs
"I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is a perfect harmony." — Coco Chanel
"I call white the most powerful non-color; it's clean, optimistic, powerful." — Jason Wu
Although men are now giving white and dark chocolate, as well as jewellery or objects of sentimental value, or white clothes, White Day is yet to mark as a much-celebrated day. So we should try to learn about it more and spread it as one of the important days on the calendar.