Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated occasions in Latin America and the rest of the world, with flowers, chocolates, and gifts being exchanged between loved ones.
Holiday festivities are not a stranger to many, and while waiting for Christmas morning to gather around a tree and open presents is fun, it's not the end for many Latinos.
San Valentín, in Latin America, is a day reserved for passion, sensual love, expectations, and the material exchange of tokens of affection, all to show devotion and commitment. Valentine’s Day in many Latin American countries also promotes “acts of appreciation” for friends, applauding non-romantic love.