Do you (girls) actually think that Valentine's Day is about presents? Guys... do you actually think your significant other will love you more if you celebrate this "Holiday" by buying her things?
Just a general question.... curious as to who thinks Valentines day is really all its kicked up to be.... and dont get me wrong, I think its nice to have nice things given to you out of love once and a while ... but on a day where there is pressure and media telling you to do so?
2006-07-05 11:02:03 · 19 answers · asked by cute_smartass05 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Valentine's Day
I have a bf, but I've never celebrated the Holiday and don't see the point....?
2006-07-06 02:21:22 · update #1
It is not about presents.
It is about showing love.
But if you only show someone love on one random day in Feb. and no love anyother day of the year, are you really in love?
I think everyday should be Valentine's Day... just show people you love them everyday.
2006-07-05 11:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Ok, it's romantic, or supposed to be, and yes my husband and I do the candy thing, but we wait til those big chocolate hearts go on clearance for 4 bucks... but Valentines day is not a holiday really. It was created by the card people etc. to boost the sales. and from the looks of it, it's worked. It's now considered a holiday.
Truthfully, it's nice to be loved and showered with gifts throughout the year. Not just on Feb. 14th.
2006-07-06 17:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by Angelrebel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I'd rather receive a homemade card or poem or something unique, instead of the commercialized gifts and stuff. Question back: Are guys willing to take the time to do this instead of running to the flower shop, candy store or jewelry store to grab something quick? The retail business is counting on the answer to be no. The media uses it as filler between big headlines.
2006-07-05 18:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by HEY_ YOU! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the people who sell candy & flowers really believe in it because it is a big income day. Itmeans only what people agree for it to mean. Myself and my bf do not celebrate it at all. which is fine with me. To other people it is important and they will feel disappointed if it is not recognized. Yes the media creates it. You choose how to respond.
2006-07-05 18:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love valentines day it is one of three holidays me and my husband get to go all out for just the two of us we always get each other tons of stuff for valentines day and our anniversery and sweetest day because we have 3 kids of our own but we have raised 5 others so they always come first so on these holidays we don't have to worry about getting stuff for the kids so yea to me valentines day is about showing each other how much you love theme and doing nice things and giving the gifts you can't other times of the year....
2006-07-06 15:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Valentines Day celebrates the love and passion between two people. and who say it has to be girlfriend boyfriends type of love only? it can be siblings, parents other realitives and all of your friends. And besides girls (i am not only saying this cause I am a girl) dont just celebrate it for presents believe me! ok, sometimes we do excited about getting stuff but that isnt the only reason. its just a day when you dont want to have fights with a loved one. you just want to be thankful about your relationship to whoever it can be.
2006-07-05 18:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend and I don't go overboard like some people do, but we usually go out to dinner and buy each other cards. It's not like I expect to get diamonds and flowers and there is never any pressure on my boyfriend for anything. It's just another reason for us to say I love you!
2006-07-06 14:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't go along with having to give gifts to prove you love someone. But it is a day set aside to remind us how special people are to us - and we should show them by a card, an act of kindness, a peck on the cheek
2006-07-05 19:15:35 · answer #8 · answered by yogi bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this out:
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/valentine/?page=history
2006-07-05 18:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by jdimmitt22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a day to share the love
2006-07-06 21:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by Amethyst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋