Dia dos Namorados (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈdʒiɐ duz namoˈɾadus], Lovers' Day) is a special date celebrated on June 12 in Brazil.
[1] In addition to having been canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church, Anthony of Padua is recognized as a general in the Brazilian Army.
Dia dos Namorados as a celebration for lovers is closely related to observances of Saint Anthony's Day.
[8] Single women perform popular rituals, called simpatias, in order to find a good husband or boyfriend.
In addition to prayer on the Eve, one might conceal a love letter in a pot of basil to pass to a prospective suitor.