June 11, 2004
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Dia dos Namorados, Brazilian version of Valentine´s Day
The origin of the date In Brazil, the ” Dia dos Namorados” is celebrated on 12 of June. But, that is only in Brazil. In other parts of the occidental world person, mainly in the North Hemisphere , the day consecrated to the valentines is February 14, the “Day of St. Valentine” or “Valentine’s Day”.
As many other commemorative catholics dates , its origin is in Old Rome, the heathen parties of Lupercália, that happened in the middle of February.
The festival was dedicated the Lupercus (protective of the flocks and shepherds) and Juno (goddess of the love). In these festivals, the young women wrote their names in pieces of paper or cloth, placing them in a jar later.
The young boys removed a name and the drafted person would be the partner of dances and tricks during the festivals. The relation between the pairs is quite unknown. Some historians say that it was only established in the friendship and others, that the new couples spent the night together.
This change of the date in Brazil happens here for two reasons: to heat sales in June and to use to advantage the proximity of day 13, Saint Anthony´s day(Saint Anthony) the patron saint of weddings)
The success was not immediate. Only after many years did this date became synonymous of romanticism. Currently, the Day of the Namorados is the third better commemorative date for the commerce, losing only for the Christmas and the Mothers day.
As for me? Well… We have a long weekend here. I´m traveling to Atibaia, a city just 1 hour away from São Paulo. It is located in the hills, so it will be probably colder there. I´m going with a group of friends from church, we´re have some Brazilian celebrations there an some extra Bible studies as well. The theme will be on what it is to have a mate and live according to what the Bible says about it and how to apply that nowadays. That will be very useful to me as I´m in love, and we( yes, you read we
) want to have a sound relationship. I will mention more on that soon, I hope. Meanwhile…..
Have a great “Brazilian lovers Day”
Comments (7)
Hmmm… now I am wondering if the popularity of the “June bride” is related to St. Anthony’s Day? Celebrations and their traditions are interesting to me! Feliz Dia dos Namorados (did I say that right?)
Hi my name is loly and i’m chilean it’s nice to see other christian fellows around, specially the ones that come from south america!. i got your xanga from the christian thinkers blogring…
God bless
Loly =)
Hey Shy – Dias Do Namorados to you!
have a great weekend and take lotsa pictures ….. look forward to your next photo blog abt Atibaia!
have a good weekend!
It looks like Jane is going to meet Tarzan.
Happy St.Antonhy day or dia dos namorados.
Have fun.
i loev that. brazilian lovers day. that is wonderful!
I hope you had a blast or still having one. Sounds like a lovely time. Love… a wonderful thing to talk about.