The holiday is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. Why do we put so much emphasis on it? Why are those commercial that make us think we need flowers or Jewelry from Jared's? Layne mentioned that most men find the holiday hard to deal with. Honestly if you love me, you love me all year long and I would prefer flowers and love notes periodically through out the year not just one day. When my boys were in Elementary I loved making Valentines day boxes, we had a lot fun being creative and crafty. I'm told by both of them it is hard for them also. In Junior High and High school they sale flowers to deliver to Valentines as a fund raiser. If the boys buy a flower for someone they assume you are "in Love" when you might only be friends and it often can put you in a predicament. In researching the history apparently in the 19th century the U.S. Greeting card industry started making Valentines day cards and it is the biggest money maker for them right behind Christmas. I believe this is why we celebrate it. Capitalism at it's best.
My suggestion if you are in love, show it all year long. Do not wait for Valentines to show appreciation. Do not pressure them for all those Valentines gifts or flowers make it a day to show love to everyone.
Happy Valentines!
1 comment:
you are so right. So now I will be looking for flowers ever week or so???? Well maybe not. Hope you have a good day. We love you all. Mom and Dad
Post a Comment