Join our team of native Spanish translators as they look at how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in a few Spanish-speaking countries and how it may be different from the way we celebrate it here. Valentine’s Day in Latin America. Countries in Latin America have many unique and colorful ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Keep reading to learn about five Valentine’s Day traditions in Latin American countries! 1. El Dia Del Amor y la Amistad. In some Latin American countries including Mexico and Ecuador, Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate not only romantic relationships, but the love that is shared between family and friends as well. They also celebrate a second day of love and friendship on July 23rd. The candy heart version of Valentine’s Day has certainly taken off in Spain, but many regions of the country also have their own traditional celebrations on other days of the year. On October 9th, the city of Valencia celebrates the day of San Dionís (Saint Denis). Men Let’s now take a closer look at how people celebrate Valentine’s Day in Latin America. In Mexico. In Mexico, Valentine’s Day is known as Día del Amor y la Amistad or “Day of Love and Friendship.” You will also hear people call it Día de San Valentín, which literally translates to St. Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day in Spanish-speaking countries takes on various names, traditions, and even dates, reflecting the cultural richness of the region. So, today we’ll learn all about this special holiday, including the different names for how to say Valentine’s Day in Spanish, their corresponding Spanish Valentine’s Day phrases, and a lovely In Spanish-speaking countries, Valentine’s Day is referred to by a variety of different names. Here are some of the more popular ones: El Día de San Valentin is the most similar to Valentine’s Day, translating to “the Day of Saint Valentine.” Several countries, including Puerto Rico and Mexico, use this name for the holiday. English Version: Valentine’s Day in Spanish Speaking Countries; Spanish Version: Valentine’s Day in Spanish Speaking Countries; Bilingual Bundle; Bring the vibrant celebrations of Día del Amor y la Amistad into your classroom this February. Your students will love learning about these unique traditions while building essential literacy skills. Related article : 12 Romantic Spanish Phrases for Lovers. Mexico, Love and Friendship: In Mexico they celebrate “El día de la Amistad y el Amor” (Friendship and Love’s Day) on February, 14th and it’s a popular day to get engaged, and even to get married. The day is about showing love and affection to your friends and family. Catholicism is the predominant religion in Latin America, so it was no surprise that the region celebrates Valentine's Day with different traditions. Read ahead to learn more about Valentine's Day traditions in five Latin American countries. Mexico. In Mexico, Valentine's Day is called "El Dia del Amor y la Amistad." In Colombia and Bolivia, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in September instead of February. Traditions of gift-giving and festivities are similar to other countries; however, Colombia celebrates Valentine’s Day on September 20 and Bolivia celebrates the following day on September 21st. While Valentine's Day is celebrated in Spain, it is not a national holiday. Like in most countries, Valentine's day in Spain is widely recognised as a day of love and romance, and is of course celebrated with all kinds of heart-shaped gifts, red roses, Spanish Valentine's Day cards, and romantic dinners at fancy restaurants. 3. Greece: Honoring St. Hyacinth. Valentine’s Day traditions became somewhat popular in Greece in the 1970s and many choose to hold their weddings on this day. Colombia and Argentina Colombia: celebrates the day of Valentine's on the third Saturday of September, and a game called Amigio Secreto (like secret santa) is played. Argentina: practices "Sweetness Week" and "Friendship Day" during July 13-20. Everyone gives one another candy Get ready for Valentine's Day with this packet that helps your students learn more about this holiday and how it is celebrated in Latin America.This packet includes a reading comprehension activity in ENGLISH about Valentine's Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries, text-dependent questions and a diagram for students to complete. In Spanish speaking countries, Valentine's day is more about acts of love and friendship. Rather than being called Valentine's day, It is often simply called day of friendship or day of love. The way I celebrate this holiday is typically through material gifts rather than acts of love and kindness. Let’s take a look at how different Spanish-speaking countries celebrate this day! Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish! Sign up for a free trial Spanish class today! ️ Get ready for Valentine's Day with this packet that helps your students learn more about this holiday and how it is celebrated in Latin America.This packet includes a reading comprehension activity in ENGLISH about Valentine's Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries, text-dependent questions and a diagram for students to complete. Valentine's Day is celebrated in a similar fashion on the same day in many Spanish speaking countries, with varying degrees of popularity. In addition to El Día de San Valentín , many countries refer to this holiday as El Día del Amor y la Amistad (Love and Friendship Day) or El Día de los Enamorados (Lovers' Day), while some use these Engage your students in cultural exploration and reading comprehension with these Valentine's Day in Spanish speaking countries worksheets in Spanish. This Spanish resource introduces your students to the rich traditions and celebrations of Día del Amor y la Amistad across Spanish-speaking countries
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