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Thoughts on Valentine’s Day

from The Bleeding Orange- Issue 77, page 7

Article from: The Bleeding Orange- Issue 77

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By: T. Wallace

Valentine's Day is a day to show love. The date is Feb. 14, and people typically celebrate it with a person they are in a romantic relationship with. Although, some people hate Valentine’s Day because they’re single and have no one to celebrate it with.

People should still celebrate the holiday even if they’re single.

Most people hate being single on Valentine's Day, but people can do other things if they're by themselves. People can pamper themselves and do self-care. Self-love is also a good way to celebrate Valentine's Day for single people. Buy yourself flowers and chocolate and order a massage, or make a reservation for a nice restaurant and get dressed up.

Hanging out with friends is another way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Buy each other chocolate and watch movies. It never has to be about a girlfriend or boyfriend. You can spend a whole night out with friends or just stay in with some of your favorite people

Valentine’s Day can also be spent with family. You can create your own decorations for Valentine’s Day or make each other little gifts. Have a baking contest or just bake some Valentine’s Day cookies. A special family game night is another way to celebrate with family.

Although some people may say that Valentine’s Day is only for couples, that isn’t true. Valentine’s Day is about love in general, not just love for your boyfriend or girlfriend. Spend the day with people you love and cherish, people who really matter to you.