Feb 16, 2012
Dia del Amor y la Amistad
I know that the last two posts have been about Valentine’s Day but I came across this information late yesterday while I was researching the words printed on our complimentary photo we received after our special V – Day dinner.
A special photo, unexpected gift from Tio Juan Restaurant.
I had never seen that expression “Dia del Amor y la Amistad” and was about to research it when I received an email from Jaltemba Sol that explained the phrase. I find it very special that this country recognizes February 14th as a special day to honour friends. Wonderful concept!
Valentine’s Day in Mexico:
February 14th is celebrated in Mexico as the Día de San Valentin, but it’s more commonly referred to as El Día del Amor y la Amistad, the “day of love and friendship.” People commonly give flowers, candies and balloons to their romantic partners, but it’s also a day to show appreciation for friends.
Celebrating Friendship:
Everyone can take part in Mexican Valentine’s Day celebrations, because it’s not just for lovers, it’s also for friends. It’s a time for people to show appreciation to the people they care about – this way, there’s no reason to feel left out if you don’t have a significant other. Buy some flowers, write a poem or make a gift for one of your friends – let them know you care!
Say “I love you” in Spanish:
If you think Spanish is a romantic language, you’re right! If you’d like to tell your special someone how you feel about them in Spanish, you may find it a bit more challenging than just learning the words. Saying I love you in Spanish can be a bit more complicated than in English because there are two different ways to say it. “Te quiero” is said freely among friends and family members but “te amo” is used to denote a stronger feeling.
I promise to move on from this to Carnaval 2012…..stay tuned!
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what a cool concept for ‘friends’ everyone gets involved and not just lovers….:) love the pic of you both
Thanks for the Spanish lesson and clearing that up for us!