14 February 2007

Valentine's Day

Today is Valentine's Day. According to one source, the modern tradition of St. Valentine's day began in medieval England and France, with people noticing that birds began to pair-up in mid-February.

Nowadays, people celebrate their love for each other on this day. Strangely, people seem to need to have greeting card and gift companies prompt them to do something nice for a loved one. If you really love somebody, should you have to be reminded to do something nice and make her/him feel special?
Moreover, is it necessary to concentrate all your good feelings into a single day? Shouldn't we be showing our love on the other 364 (or 365) days of the year? Plus, Valentine's Day is a random selection. For most people, it has nothing to do with their personal relationship, other than it's an artificially-imposed day of romance.
So, keep on lovin' tomorrow....

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