I recently read about couples actually refusing to take part in the Feb 14th celebrations.
Labelling the day ‘commercial’ and ‘an excuse to get people spending,’ they even stated that they would only buy their partners gifts when they felt like it and not because the calendar implied they should…
Hmm.
And as I discovered when asking a friend what she and her man were doing for Valentines, not everyone is as enthusiastic about the day as I am.
You see, I just adore special occasions.
I enter the Christmas season joyfully, become child-like at birthday parties, have a fright night on Halloween, cook a Chinese at the Chinese New Year AND watch the sunrise at the Summer Solstice.
So when it’s Valentine’s turn I send cards to friends, buy the little ones heart-shaped chocolates and make a date to be with my other half. Even if it’s just to slob out at home with a movie.
While I don't doubt that life can be hectic, busy and incredibly serious, I find these annual routines so comforting.
They allow us to slow down, lighten up and hey, have that heart-shaped tub of Maltesers if we really want to!
So I for one, will be celebrating.
Unlike those Valentine Scrooges…
