valentines day

[jediknight]

does anyone know if there's a valentines day in colombia in sept? someone told me 3rd sat in sept.

[Viajero]

... in response to valentines day, posted by jediknight on Aug 9, 2001

Wow, good idea to ask! Really, I was informed by my Paraguayan novia a few weeks ago that July 30 was the Dia de Amistad in Paraguay, not to be confused with the Dia de Amor which is February 14. Naturally, this meant I was more or less on the hook to send some small gifts and cards, so I really appreciated the warning.

Here's an idea. Check out the Univision website, or Latinchat website or some of the other hispanic sites to get a complete list of holidays. Mother's Day, for example, is not always the same in every country. Miss THAT one at your own peril!

btw, one tip I have learned from American women is to buy cards BEFORE you actually need them, especially Spanish language cards. Hallmark usually has plenty of Spanish Mother's Day cards around the time of the US Mother's Day, but they will be non-existent at the time of Colombian Mother's Day.

[Michael B]

... in response to valentines day, posted by jediknight on Aug 9, 2001

There's something very similar, that serves the same purpose. Unfortunitly, at this time I can not remember the correct name (but it definelty is NOT "valentine", they have never heard of that word) nor the exact date, but it is in September (in fact, they call all of September the "month for lovers"). Hope this helps.

[FenixRises]

... in response to Re: valentines day, posted by Michael B on Aug 9, 2001

Ahhhhhhh haaaaaaaa! I am planning on returning to Cali on the 14th of Sept to further my persuit of one special lady. Now I understand why she keeps asking me if I am sure that I will return on the 14th. Makes my fantasies run rampant.
Fred

[Bob S.]

... in response to Re: valentines day, posted by Michael B on Aug 9, 2001

Valentines day in Colombia is Sept. 17th. OOPS, that was last year, it is on the 15th this year.

[Bob S.]

... in response to Re: valentines day, posted by Michael B on Aug 9, 2001

Valentines day in Colombia is Sept. 17th

[jediknight]

... in response to Re: valentines day, posted by Michael B on Aug 9, 2001

i did a search on the gringos board, it's the 3rd sat in sept, this year its on the 15th, don't forget guys.

[Michael B]

... in response to Dia de Amor y Amistad, posted by jediknight on Aug 9, 2001

Good Man! My lady explained it to me once before, but I had forgotten the actual name and date. Your post is going in my "keep these notes" folder.