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Although the essence of the day is pretty much the same as Valentine’s Day on February 14, it’s difficult to celebrate Saint Valentine in February because the date clashes with one of Brazil’s biggest outdoor festivals; The Carnaval. Many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 but Brazil slightly differs from those countries because of a few reasons . Our Valentine’s Day is called Dia dos Namorados (translated as “Lovers’ Day”, “Day of the Enamored”, or “Boyfriends’ / Girlfriends’ Day”). Although it is celebrate in a similar way of the The February 14 Valentine's Day is not celebrated in Brazil at all because it usually falls close to the Brazilian Carnival, which is celebrated in most other countries annually during the four days before Ash Wednesday, which falls between February 4 and March 10 depending on the year. [9] Dia dos Namorados (Lover’s Day) is what Portuguese speakers call Valentine’s Day. Every year, Dia dos Namorados is held on June 12 to give room to February's elaborate, over-the-top Carnaval festival. Plus, Brazil has opted to pair Valentine's Day with their own patron saint of love and marriage, Saint Anthony of Padua, whose feast day is on June 13. Why Brazilian Valentine’s Day is in June. Valentine’s Day in Brazil takes place on June 12 for two reasons: 1) to honor Saint Anthony, a Catholic saint associated with matchmaking and prosperous marriage; and 2) because February is a time to prepare for the country’s largest and most famous celebration: Carnaval. In many parts of the world, St. Valentine’s Day falls on February 14th. However, Valentine’s Day in Brazil is a little different. Brazilians celebrate Dia dos Namorados, which translates to Sweetheart’s Day or Lover’s Day in Portuguese. To say “Happy Valentine’s Day” in Brazilian Portuguese, simply offer a warm “Feliz Dia dos The exotic location called Brazil has a diversity of wildlife, natural environment and extensive natural resources. The Brazilians celebrate the Valentine’s Day in a very big way. Unlike in the United States or any other countries, Brazil does not celebrate Valentine’s Day on the 14th of February. The way Brazilians celebrate Valentine’s Day is just like most countries in the world. Couples exchange gifts, spend the day together, and decorate their homes with hearts and roses. Usual activities on this day include going out on special dates, having dinner in a nice restaurant, and going to the movies. St Valentine’s Day (Dia do Santo Valentino) falls on the 14th of February which clashes with the Brazilian Carnival. Therefore, the 12th of June was chosen as a date for couples to celebrate their love for each other due to it being the eve of Dia do Santo Antônio ( St. Anthony’s Day ). While many around the world mark Valentine’s Day on February 14, Brazilians have a different take on the holiday. The Origins of Dia dos Namorados (Lovers’ Day) Once upon a time in the 1940s, Brazilian retailers decided to introduce a love-filled celebration similar to Valentine’s Day in an effort to boost sales during the quiet [] Instead, we celebrate Dia dos Namorados on June 12. The expression Dia dos Namorados literally translates to Boyfriend/Girlfriend Day. Or we could call it Sweethearts’ Day. How Brazilians celebrate Valentine’s Day. In Brazil, we do not gift or give cards to coworkers, friends, and family on Dia dos Namorados. We gift our significant other. Brazilians celebrate Dia dos Namorados similar to the way people in Europe or the US celebrate Valentine’s Day, with a few exceptions. Women who are single may perform rituals known as simpatias in order to find a husband or a boyfriend. The Brazilians celebrate the Valentine’s Day in a very big way. Unlike in the United States or any other countries, Brazil does not celebrate Valentine’s Day on Every year on Feb. 14, Americans celebrate Valentine's Day. The February holiday is set aside to let that special someone know how much they're cared about through gifts, flowers, greeting cards The Brazilian Twist: Dia dos Namorados. Forget February 14th; in Brazil, the day to celebrate love is June 12th, known as “Dia dos Namorados” or “Lovers’ Day. The Brazilians celebrate the Valentine's Day in a very big way. Unlike in the United States or any other countries, Brazil does not celebrate Valentine's Day on the 14th of February because it usually falls close to the Brazilian Carnival. They celebrate the Dia dos Namorados (Day of the Enamored) on June 12th. Valentine’s Day can differ according to the culture and costumes of each country. Not all countries follow the North American traditions to celebrate this date, and it isn’t only here in Brazil that the USA commemoration isn’t practiced, in China and Romania they have their own story to celebrate love. The Day of the Bride and Groom Birds Do you know that Today, June 12, we are going to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Brazil? In Brazil, we celebrate love on a different date! With this Dica, you are also going to learn how to desire a Happy Valentine’s Day in Portuguese and, of course, how we name Valentine’s Day in Brazilian Portuguese. In addition to the Brazilians, the Portuguese also celebrate Valentine's Day on June 12. Although officially the origin of “Dia Dos Namorados” is linked to the story of Saint Anthony, actually the origin of the festival is much more profane. In fact, the Brazilian version of Valentine's Day leads back to an initiative of retailers in São Reasons why Brazilians do not celebrate Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day, the day of love and romance, is celebrated all around the world on February 14th, but in Brazil, it’s just another day on the calendar. But don’t be mistaken, this isn’t because Brazilians don’t appreciate love or don’t know how to celebrate it.
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