A lot of people who don't celebrate Valentine's Day reason that we should celebrate our loved ones everyday and not just on a particular day. Pardon me but I find this logic flawed. It's like saying Mother's Day shouldn't be celebrated because we ought to honour our mothers every day of the year.
In this day and age where we are too busy to even sit down and have a proper meal it is imperative that we set apart special days to reflect and celebrate our loved ones. Either through Mother's Day, Father's Day or even Valentine's Day. There are so many things going on in each of our lives, be it school, work, businesses, church that sometimes we unintentionally forget to appreciate our loved ones. This is where Valentine's Day comes in, its an opportunity to say , 'Even when I don't show it sometimes, I do appreciate your presence in my life.'
Another reason why people may not observe this day is because they are single. In countries like Finland and Japan, Valentine's Day actually celebrates friendship. So if you do happen to celebrate the love you have for your friends, you won't be alone. Back in primary school when this day approached, everyone was obliged to buy a card and chocolate sweets and then exchange them with the person they sat next to. Of course you could buy extra for your 'special somebodys' but at the end of the day everyone went home with a card feeling special. I think this was a brilliant idea. This is the 21st century, who says you can't buy your best friend a box of chocolates to appreciate them?
Even though this day has been heavily exploited by literally all the industries, it's purpose remains clear, a day to honour the special people in our lives who make life worth living. It doesn't have to be someone you have romantic feelings for.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY (in advance)!! And I hope you all honour the special people in your lives on this day.
In this day and age where we are too busy to even sit down and have a proper meal it is imperative that we set apart special days to reflect and celebrate our loved ones. Either through Mother's Day, Father's Day or even Valentine's Day. There are so many things going on in each of our lives, be it school, work, businesses, church that sometimes we unintentionally forget to appreciate our loved ones. This is where Valentine's Day comes in, its an opportunity to say , 'Even when I don't show it sometimes, I do appreciate your presence in my life.'
Another reason why people may not observe this day is because they are single. In countries like Finland and Japan, Valentine's Day actually celebrates friendship. So if you do happen to celebrate the love you have for your friends, you won't be alone. Back in primary school when this day approached, everyone was obliged to buy a card and chocolate sweets and then exchange them with the person they sat next to. Of course you could buy extra for your 'special somebodys' but at the end of the day everyone went home with a card feeling special. I think this was a brilliant idea. This is the 21st century, who says you can't buy your best friend a box of chocolates to appreciate them?
Even though this day has been heavily exploited by literally all the industries, it's purpose remains clear, a day to honour the special people in our lives who make life worth living. It doesn't have to be someone you have romantic feelings for.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY (in advance)!! And I hope you all honour the special people in your lives on this day.
Completely agree
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