Love will be in the air in Poland this February as the country’s men get ready to honour their wives and girlfriends on Valentine’s Day.

Only celebrated in Poland since relatively recent times, Valentine’s Day has quickly become one of the country’s most popular days for couples. It’s a time when men across the country give gifts of flowers and sweets to the love of their lives.

A popular treat on14 February sees couples heading to the northern town of Chelmno, renowned as a ‘lovers’ city’. Prayers are offered at a Valentine altar for a long and happy live of love, while Polish men give their loved ones spectacular floral arrangements made of red roses and bows, heart-shaped cookies, cakes, pastries and buns, all specially prepared for the occasion.

After dark, the town holds a singing concert that fills the air with romantic lyrics and song. The finale sees thousands of lights placed in the town square in the shape of a giant love heart.

Acting Director of the Polish National Tourist Office Bogdan Becla said: “Poland is a special place at any time of year, and we’re a very romantic nation. That romantic side will definitely be on show on 14 February.

“Polish culture is well known for honouring women and Valentine’s Day is certainly no exception.”

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