In many Latin American countries, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as “Día del Amor y la Amistad,” which translates to this.
Day of Love and Friendship
This Puerto Rican superstar won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys and will be headlining at the Superbowl halftime show.
Bad Bunny
This performer became the first Black woman to headline Coachella in 2018; the performance was dubbed “Beychella.”
Beyoncé
In both Canada and the U.S., this flower is among the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts.
Red rose
This film earned a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations in 2026.
Sinners
This politician became the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament and helped secure national recognition of Black History Month in Canada.
Jean Augustine
These chalky candies with tiny printed messages are a top Valentine’s favorite in many U.S. states.
Conversation hearts
This Canadian music producer known for hits with major pop artists won Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) at the 2026 Grammys.
Cirkut
Known worldwide as the “Queen of Salsa,” this Afro-Cuban singer helped globalize Latin music.
Celia Cruz
Brazil’s version of Valentine’s Day, Dia dos Namorados, is celebrated on this date.
June 12th
This filmmaker’s Gothic adaptation “Frankenstein” earned nine nominations at the 2026 Oscars but did not receive a Best Director nomination.
Guillermo del Toro
Often called “Canada’s Rosa Parks,” she challenged segregation in a Nova Scotia movie theatre in 1946.
Viola Desmond
This U.S. city hosts the largest Lunar New Year parade outside Asia.
San Francisco