Some say that the origin of Valentine’s Day was due to a priest in Rome around the 3rd century. Some say he defied the Emperor at that time because the Emperor outlawed marriage for soldiers because they fought better as single men. Supposively the priest decided he was going to marry soldiers anyways and when the Emperor found out, he killed the priest (citing: History Channel). Whatever the reason is, it’s been turned around to another commercial holiday.
Now I know what you all are saying, every holiday is turning commercial. This is true. Christmas has turned into a shopping holiday, New Years is open for the awesome partying, Easter, well that’s about a giant bunny from what I can tell. Even without me being Christian, I still think that those holidays should be about what their origins were for. Anyhow, back to the topic, Valentine’s day. Now I do not know many guys that absolutely look forward to this day unless you have plans of a hotel, nice dinner, and some oils to finish off the night. But as far as the gifts, every guy is pressured to give their significant other a wonderful necklace, a sparkling pair of earrings, or a glamorous ring! The pressure put on people to get great gifts for a holiday that was about LOVE is terrible.
Another reason why this holiday is not as fun as it should is the “shame” it puts on singles. They are forced to focus on the fact that they are alone. I understand that people are single on other days, but a national holiday for couples somewhat outcasts those that are not with another person. This is why Valentine’s Day along with the holiday season increases the amount of suicides. It just makes you feel, pardon my french, shitty. The reminder is not what anyone wants to face, whether their last relationship was meaningless, a good break-up, or a heartache. But for those that are with a significant other, take the time to go to a nice dinner, setup something nice, and forget all those gifts. Gifts are good, but not as good as a night that you look forward to repeating the next year.
It’s bullshit I say!!! BULLSHIAT!! :-]
So should we do away with mothers day and fathers day because there are people out there without kids?
Well first off, I never said do away with the holiday. I was simply stating that it brings a spotlight on those without a significant other (you hear the commercials saying, “You don’t want to be alone on Valentine’s day!” blah blah). Not to mention, people without kids still were produced by a mother and father (maybe the child didn’t grow up with them, but they came from somewhere). My purpose was mainly to say that this day brings a lot of sorrow to singles (where I’m sure mother’s day and father’s day do not). Also to reiterate that people that do celebrate should focus on the good times and the company they share, and not on buying gifts just because it’s a designated day to buy roses and jewelry. They swayed away from the true meaning of the holiday, which was to celebrate their love, not the buying of gifts. That is all my rant is about. That is why I compared it to Christmas, which is now about Santa and the gifts he brings instead of what its original purpose was.