Don't people realise Valentine's day was created to make businesses money?

Question

Look, don't get me wrong. I have a partner and love a bit of romance but why do it today only? I see so many people with all this overpriced stuff, ready to give it to their loved one. Why? because the governments decided xmas & easter didn't bring in enough cash? If they bought the same stuff tomorrow, it would be half the price. Doesn't that make more sense, to buy it tomorrow? Opinions please..

Answer 1

Interesting that you think that. I just think that businesses take advantage of any opportunity to make money. That is what a successful business does after all.

"There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.

Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.

In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards. Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800's and now the date is very commercialized. The town of Loveland, Colorado, does a large post office business around February 14. The spirit of good continues as valentines are sent out with sentimental verses and children exchange valentine cards at school."

Answer 2

Ok I will agree that the Valentines day holiday is a very "commercial" day, pumped up by businesses, I will not agree that it is the government that made the holidays such a big deal...I think that people like to feel part of something, whether that is the "holiday" spirit, or the rush to get the right valentine...people like to feel like they are a part of the bigger picture, the "I do it because everyone else is doing it" mentality. plain and simple....

Answer 3

X mas too in my opinion. Sure it's the birth of christ etc etc. But boy do people get mad if you don't get them a gift. I'm broke and it's hard enough just to have food on the table.

Answer 4

Yes it is a way for all the retailers to make more money.