Valentine's Day is celebrated at a time when the endless winter seems to really come to an end. Legend has it that in the olden times Valentine's association with love began in the spring time as this is the time when birds look for mates and build their nests. Valentine's Day in Malta is celebrated joyously and young men and women take this opportunity to express their love and admiration to their objects of the same.
Valentine's Day in Malta means partying, expressing love, spending time with the beloved and wearing new outfits. Those without that special person, definitely feels left out. Young Maltese women receive rose and cards from their potential suitors.
Specially since this day is reserved for love and romance, a young girl without receiving such attention is the butt of many cruel jokes. Maltese youth send and receive Valentine messages. Earlier, the messages were delivered through beautiful Valentine cards, but today with the advent of email and SMS, many Valentine wishes are delivered way. Again, another aspect of the celebration is presenting flowers and gifts.
As far as the chemistry of love is concerned, each gift has a special significance. The receiver understands what the admiration beholds. These apart, Valentine's Day in Malta involves a lot of partying, dancing, having good food and drinks and generally having a good time. | 
