HAPPY SAINT VALENTINE´S DAY

Saint Valentine's Day

 

It´s also known as Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it is not a holiday in most of them.

Celebration worldwide

CHINA

 In Chinese, Valentine's Day is called lovers' festival.

FINLAND AND ESTONIA

In Finland Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into "Friend's Day".

FRANCE

In France, a traditionally Catholic country, Valentine's Day is known simply as "Saint Valentin".

GREECE

St. Valentine's Day, or Ημέρα του Αγίου Βαλεντίνου in Greek tradition was not associated with romantic love.

INDIA

Valentine's Day is becoming increasingly popular in India.

IRAN

In Iran, the Sepandarmazgan, or Esfandegan, is a festival where people express love towards their mothers and wives.

ISRAEL

In Japan, a slightly different version of a holiday based on a lovers' story called Tanabata.

LATIN AMERICA

In some Latin American countries Valentine's Day is known as "Día del Amor y la Amistad" (Day of Love and Friendship). For example Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, as well as others. It is also common to see people perform "acts of appreciation" for their friends. In Guatemala it is known as the "Día del Cariño" (Affection Day). In Brazil, the Dia dos Namorados(lit. "Lovers' Day", or "Boyfriends'/Girlfriends' Day") is celebrated on June 12.

PHILIPPINES

In the Philippines, Valentine's Day is called Araw ng mga Puso ("Hearts Day").

PORTUGAL

In Portugal it is more commonly referred to as "Dia dos Namorados" (Lover's Day / Day of the Enamoured).

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