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Valentine's Day Traditions in Mexico

Mexican culture emphasizes the expression of one's feelings as a part of everyday life. Respect and the emotional value of an individual is very influential in Mexican culture and forms the basis of many Mexican traditions, customs, and societal norms.

A person's feelings are often shown on Valentine's Day through simple gifts and gestures, such as flowers, balloons, and small gifts. Children in Mexican schools often have contests to compose small poems to attach to balloons.

The holiday is often celebrated by decorating with balloons, flowers, hearts, and other symbols of affection. Flower arrangements and gifts are often exchanged, with heart-shaped arrangements made with red roses are a popular item to send and receive in honor of the February 14th holiday.

Flowers are a play a large part in the Mexican Valentine's Day celebration. Flowers and floral arrangements are popular gifts to send and receive to friends, family, and lovers to mark the occasion. Many flowers are also bought for decorative purposes. Elegant dances and balls are also planned in Mexico to celebrate Valentine's Day. Guests dress up and celebrate the holiday together at parties, dances, and balls as a formal way to celebrate and express their emotions for their loved ones.


Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated by many people all over the world as a way to commemorate the affections that people share with friends, family, and loved ones. The Mexican people celebrate Valentine's Day as a special day to honor and commemorate the feelings that they share with one another every day, but with an extra special reason.