Valentine's Days traditons in Italy

Answer 1

Yes, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Italy. One translation of that day into Italian is 'il giorno della festa degli innamorati', which literally means 'the day of the festival of the lovers'. Additionally, Saint Valentine was buried in the Via Flaminia of Rome, Italy. He also is the patron saint of the Umbrian town of Terni, where a torchlight parade honors his memory each year.

Answer 2

In Italy, Valentine's Day is viewed as a US holiday, so it is celebrated similarly to US celebrations. It's rare for family members or friends to exchange gifts, as it is celebrated as a holiday for lovers. A traditional Italian Valentine's Day gift in Italy is Baci Perugina, or chocolate-covered hazelnuts containing a small slip of paper with a romantic quote.

More information about Valentine's Day in Italy can be found under related links.

Answer 3

There isn't much celebration of it anymore, though many Italians find it customary to be engaged on Valentine's Day.