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For Valentine’s Day, in many countries, it is common to give gifts to our friends too. But on Brazilian Valentine’s Day, it is more common to share this day only with our significant others. There are many ideas of gifts that can be given on Valentine’s Day, usually ranging from loved-themed sweets, and flowers, to pieces of jewelry. 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. In Brazil, the Dia dos Namorados is celebrated on June 12, which is Saint Anthony's Day Eve. [2] Saint Anthony is recognized for blessing young couples with happy and prosperous marriages. [2] Celebrations for Dia dos Namorados in Brazil and those for Valentine's Day in most other countries are similar. 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. At a popular level, the origins of Dia dos Namorados appear to be a reaction to the success and popularity of Valentine’s Day in Europe and the USA. 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 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 St. Anthony’s Day Eve. Valentine’s Day in Brazil falls on June 12th for a reason. On June 13th, Brazilians celebrate Saint Anthony’s Day. This feast day is for St. Anthony of Padua, who hailed from Portugal in the 13th century and is best known as the patron saint of recovering lost items. 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 Valentine’s Day celebrations in Brazil feature various genres of musical concerts, colorful samba dance, sports and music competitions and lives performances by popular rock bands and singers. Music being the nectar of a Brazilian soul, Valentine’s Day is celebrated with lot of musical concert all over the country. Actually, the celebration of Valentine’s Day in Brazil was an invention of publicist João Doria in 1948. The owner of a clothing store hired Doria due to weak sales in the month of June. The publicist got inspiration from Mother’s Day in May and decided to create a new holiday in Brazil to boost sales. Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate Valentine's Day? How about a romantic dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, accompanied by a live Brazilian This year, celebrate Valentine’s Day in the true Brazilian way, by indulging in the glorious sights and sounds of the place. Whether enjoying the metropolitan flavor of Rio de Janeiro or indulging in some quiet moments in the glorious archipelagos surrounding the place, the romantics and the passionate lovers will find a lot to do in Brazil. In the US, Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. Many of us are already researching and booking fancy restaurants to ensure the perfect romantic evening. Why Valentine’s Day in Brazil is on June 12 The origin of this celebration is purely commercial. It was a marketing idea to improve sales during a month when sales were typically slow. Valentines Day in Brazil Unveiling the Magic: How Valentine's Day in Brazil Turns Love into an Art Form Valentine's Day—a global toast to love, where roses meet chocolates in a dance of romance. But what if I told you Brazil takes this love fest to a whole new level? Stick around, and I'll spill the secrets on how Brazil turns up the heat on Valentine's Day, making it an experience you won't While many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, Brazil takes a slightly different approach, marking the occasion on a different date and with a unique cultural influence. Valentine’s Day was a festival celebrated mainly in Anglo-Saxon countries until a few decades ago. However, the habit spread to many other countries throughout the 20th Century. In Brazil, the date is celebrated on June 12, being the eve of St Anthony’s Day. Brazilian Valentine's Day: Observance: 2029: Tue: Jun 12: Brazilian Valentine's Day: the Moon will be putting on a show this year. Here are five reasons to look The History of Brazilian Valentine’s Day. Brazilian Valentine’s Day is celebrated on the 12th of June instead of February 14th for two reasons. The first reason is that February 14th falls during Carnival Week, so many Brazilians are preoccupied with those celebrations. The second reason is that this holiday is so close to St. Anthony’s Day. Here you can find the translation for "Happy Valentine's Day!" and a mnemonic illustration to help you remember it. / / /
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