Valentines Day

Today is February 14, anything special on that day? Oh yes, it’s Valentine’s Day!



This holiday is a questionable one because many people have a love-hate relationship with this holiday. The meaning of the Valentine’s Day seems to change from when you were little to when now as a teenager.



I remember in elementary school we would have a Valentine’s Day party and bring a valentine and a piece of candy for each member in the class. Then we would decorate a paper bag creating a “mailbox” for the valentines to be put in. After we were done decorating we would pass out our valentines by putting them in the “mailboxes” we just made. Then once everybody was done passing out, we would all go back to our desk and dump out our valentines to see what kind of valentines kids passed out and what came with them (meaning how good was the treat or was it a lame tattoo). The rest of the day we would play games since we were all so hyped up on sugar.



Now that I am in high school, I hear people say they hate Valentine’s Day because they don’t have a valentine and they wear black instead of pink. Just because you don’t have a “special someone” doesn’t mean that you can’t receive chocolate or enjoy the holiday. Why can’t you remember back to how you enjoyed the Valentine’s Day parties in elementary school, where you would pass out valentines to your friends? Why don’t you give valentines to your friends like in elementary school, you could thank them for being such a great friend.  I understand that it is a little depressing to see people receive flowers, chocolate and stuffed animals from their girlfriend or boyfriend but that should not make you hate the holiday.



Remember Valentine’s Day is a day where you can wear pinks and reds and eat lots and lots of chocolate. What’s not to like about that?