There are many stories about howValentine’s Day came about. There's the story of a martyr and a bishop by the names of Valentine but there was nothing romantic in their lives. Perhaps the holiday was named after the Saint Valentine who after being rejected by his mistress cut out his heart and sent it to her. Although it’s a interesting story, it doesn’t explain how the holiday turned into a pink doily covered lovefest.
I think Valentines day has the potential to be a great holiday but like always, the world has changed it into something else. In this case a gushy romantic holiday. Now I might be slightly biased because I had such a horrible Valentine’s day last year but I think Valentine's Day could have some improvements. Valentine's Day should not just focus on the couples and those in love. I think on Valentine's Day, everyone should show their love towards everyone they love. Sure you can focus on the one you love the most (husband, wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, fiance, etc.) a bit more than the others, but I think you should let others know you care too.
I also think there are so many different things that you could do to express their love for someone that doesn’t consist of anything pink, glittery, lacy, covered in hearts or even chocolate. For instance, one of my friends gave his wife a bonsai tree for Valentines day instead of flowers. Another one of my friends gave his girlfriend some of the classic books she loved that were not overly gushy Twilight romantic. Some of these books included The Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde, and The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. Last year I watched my cousin take his girlfriend to the Zoo and an art gallery, then found a very small random but cheap Indian restaurant to have dinner. He also bought flowers not only for his girlfriend but also for me and my mother. I look back and think how much better that was than the dinner at Chef's Table--the one everyone else is doing. I think Valentine’s Day is a fabulous holiday as long as you consider who you really should be sharing it with, rather than what the rest of the world is doing or what is considered 'traditional'.
Perhaps this year, we should all relax, breathe, and not not stress like we do about every holiday. Let’s enjoy Valentine’s Day.
3 comments:
Oh, I'm so happy you brought up Jake's Valentine's Day for me last year! Best one of my life, without a doubt.
I've gotta say, I had almost forgotten about the holiday because I've been so excited about our trip at the end of the month.
I have often tried to use Valentine's Day as an excuse to write notes of love and appreciation to the people who make a difference in my life. It seems infinitely more meaningful than a box of candy (and a lot less fattening too). :D
I do always think fondly about my first Valentine's Day with Nate, soon after we started dating. We went to Rodizio at Trolley Square for dinner, and I gave him the unabridged version of Les Miserables, his favorite book, and he gave me tickets to see Richard III at the Pioneer Theatre Company, one of my favorite things to do. The play itself wasn't so hot, but I love the story.
This post reminded me of one my cousin just did. She is doing a $50 giveaway to the person who has the most creative ideas for Valentine's Day. You should leave her a comment and see if you win! Go to my blog This Girl's Life, and click on the link to It's a Wonderful Life. Good luck!
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