Valentine's Day is the time of the year when most people are in the mood for expressing their utmost affections. For couples, it is usually a time to celebrate their blissful relationships and as for hopeless romantics, it might be a perfect time to find "The One," with cupid's luck.

Singles, on the other hand, seem to dread this day because it's just a time that reminded them of being alone. That's why some of them call Valentine's Day "Single Awareness Day."

Valentine's Day is celebrated in different ways. However, it resonates one common theme, which is "Love." But how to we define the word love? According to Chelsea Grasso of Bustle, love is a "multifaceted thing" that can be interpreted in many different ways. It is an intangible word, a noun and most importantly, a verb.

While this February holiday means big business in the United States and around the world, Valentine's Day in Latin America serves as more of an excuse to share love and friendship than chocolates and cards.

Since Valentine's Day is just around the corner, here are 5 Latin American traditions to make Valentine's Day more romantic, as listed by Pop Sugar.

1. Put a Little Spell on Him or Her

Are you willing to perform a little magic just for fun?

Locals in Brazil do not necessarily celebrate Valentine's Day. But they have an annual tradition called "El Dia Dos Namorados," which is celebrated on June 12, on the eve of St. Anthony's Day, the patron saint of marriage.

At this event, single women normally perform superstitious rituals known as "simpatias," with the intention of finding a good boyfriend or husband. The tradition also offers a few spell options such as tying a blue ribbon to an image of the saint and leaving it there until finding soulmate.

2. Valentine's Day is all about Family and Friends.

In Guatemala and Mexico, Valentine's Day is known as "El Dia del Cariño" (the day of affection) and "El Dia del Amor y Amistad" (the day of love and friendship). It has been part of their traditions to exchange sentimental gifts among their friends and family members as well as co-workers, Tu Decides reported.

In Puerto Rico, they traditionally celebrate "El Dia de San Valentin" (St. Valentine's Day) by holding public parties and large family gatherings.

So, instead of focusing on your significant other and intimate date, why not celebrate Valentine's Day with a big get-together for family and friends?

3. V-Day Serenade

To make Valentine's Day more romantic, it is a common practice for Ecuadorian men to patiently wait for nightfall to serenade their women outside of their houses.

4. Orchids are Better Than Roses?

Roses appear too old-fashioned for local lovers in Peru. So, instead of giving roses to their significant others, they give orchids instead. In fact, roses are mostly given on Mother's Day.

5. Sweet Tooth means Sweet Kisses

If you're spending Valentine's Day in Argentina, well then it's your luck day! The country is not only celebrating V-Day in February. In July, they celebrate the so-called "Sweet Week," where lovers traditionally exchange candy for kisses. So, if you plan to give a box of chocolate on Feb. 14, expect to receive some sweet kisses.

Valentine's Day is never meant for lovers and confectionary businesses only. It is a day where we are reminded to share some love. And for singles out there, don't fret, who knows your "Valentine" might be just around the corner.