Don't Hate. Celebrate!! (My Thoughts on Valentine's Day)

Over the past few days I've read quite a few tweets, blogs, and news articles debating whether or not V-Day should be celebrated. The main argument against is that V-day is nothing more than a made-up, "Hallmark Holiday". Another is that you shouldn't have to set a day aside to express love to your partner - everyday is Valentine's Day... Right.

I say celebrate! Celebrate whether you're in an intimate relationship or not. Yes, it's a day for lovers. But it's also a day for LOVE. How many people in your life have you not taken the time out to say "I love you"? Use V-day as that day. Send an e-card. Send a real card. Make a phone call. If you are part of a couple, definitely take tomorrow (or the entire weekend) to focus on your sweetie. But don't forget about the other really important people in your life.

Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world and has been for centuries. It's a part of our culture and is not going anywhere. So embrace it. Your celebration can be really small or an extravaganza. It can be with you & your sweetie, you & the kids, a short visit to grandpa, or a singles party. How you celebrate is up to you, but please DO celebrate. Besides, it's just wrong to hate on love.

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