Dia dos Namorados – “Day of the Enamoured” – is firmly established as a special date in Brazil.

It is celebrated on June 12, the day before the day of Saint Anthony - the patron saint of marriage.

The Brazilian Day of the Enamoured in June 2008 boosted sales of heart-shaped chocolate boxes, perfumes, cards, red roses and cosmetics.

As every year, couples expressed their love for each other by exchanging gifts and spending romantic time together.