Valentine's day in Spain

Valentine's Day in Spain

Valentine's in Spain gives much emphasis on the Valentine presents. It is the usual practice of the husbands to give their wives bunches of flowers and unmarried couples exchange other gifts. The most common gifts to be given on this day are roses to the girls from their sweethearts and books to the men from their girls. Couples, whether married or unmarried are at their amorous best.
Though Valentine's in Spain is not officially a holiday, amorous couples still spend the day together, careless of its being a holiday or not. There are many outdoor spots which are also frequented by the loving couples. Parties and dances complete the day.

St. Valentine's is not a traditional Spanish celebration, but during the last few years it has become more and more popular, and many Spaniards are celebrating it. As in many other countries, Valentine's traditions include making presents to the one you love, and - quite obviously being in Spain - a romantic dinner.
There are no customary recipes on St. Valentine's dinners, but Spanish people tend to favor mild, aromatic tastes, sometimes with an exotic touch. To Spaniards, a romantic diner is often the prelude of a night to remember in a good restaurant.

I hope everyone has a lovely Valentine's what ever you get up to or even might find this information useful.