Valentine’s Day in Spain, USA, and Mexico

El día de San ValentínEl día de los enamoradosEl día del amor y amistad

(Mexico)

History of Valentine’s Day…

Video: History of Valentine’s Day

historychannel.com

http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/videos#history-of-valentines-day

Spain vs. Mexico TraditionsSpain

• Roses, chocolates, candies and cards are the most popular gifts for this romantic occasion in Spain

• Couple go out to dinner• Parties, dance clubs to

celebrate

Mexico

• Chocolates, flowers, especially red roses, balloons and greeting cards

• Dinners for couples• Friends are also included on

this day to show appreciation• All day and night carnivals • Men place themselves beneath

the window of the lady accompanied by a trio of musicians known as a Mariachi band.

Valentines Day in Spain video

http://vimeo.com/3200635

Vocabulario:

Amistad: Friendship

Amor: Love

Boda: Wedding

Cupido: Cupid

Enamorado (a): In love

Novia: Girlfriend

Novio: Boyfriend

How to say I love you…

“Te amo” or

“Te quiero”http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=18487&title=Babelzone_and_Valentines_Day_in_Spanish&vpkey=&album_id=