Valentine

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Some nice person has sent me a virtual gift of chocolates. This would be just a pleasant way to underline the day, but what the person concerned cannot possibly have known is that this is the first time anyone has sent anything to me for St.Valentine's day in all my life. So thank you very much, Anonymous, you've made my day.

Comments

[aduxxx.livejournal.com]

Isn't it a nice thing to stand still and show appreciation for someone you love? Really, it should be an every-day kind of thing, but an extra sign of appreciation is always a good thing.

Personally, I'm too sober for the fanfare that surrounds St. Valentine's in America, but that's a cultural thing. My husband brought me some fruit; he didn't have to, but the thought was all that mattered :)

[redcoast.livejournal.com]

Nothing wrong with that, but I sorta wish someone had invented a holiday that was for all love, not just romantic love.

[aduxxx.livejournal.com]

Unofficially I think a lot of people take the opportunity for that. I receive messages from friends, who don't love me romantically, on Valentine's. But yes, the emphasis is on Romantic Love, probably because of the roots of the backstory :/

I suppose Christmas could count as the Holiday that is all about Love. Birth of Christ and all, who loves everyone as much as parents love their children.

[redcoast.livejournal.com]

I think Christmas is mostly aimed at families, and if you're not on good terms with them ...

I think what cultures celebrate is fascinating. It demonstratest the values of that culture.

[fpb.livejournal.com]

They have. They are called Christmas and Easter.