Am I the only one that thinks that the commercials for Valentines day are bull? Really, are most women so shallow that all they want is jewelry? I am one of the ones that really would rather not have jelwery. For that matter I don't even care if I get a card. Just having my Hubby love me and want me as much as he does after 17 years is awesome!!
This day has become more about stores making money and Hallmark stock going up for the next couple of days. I think that week is the "black friday" for Hallmark.
When and why did some holidays become so commercialized? They are no longer about the true meaning, but about simply making money. More importantly when did we as the consumer let this happen and why?
Don't get me wrong I enjoy the holidays, but I enjoy them for the simple fact that somehow my family has kept it about being together. About the time we have to gather and just be together. Are there gifts exchanged ? Yes, gifts that are thoughtful. Gifts that are from the heart and some homemade. Plans of taking trips together to spend more time together.
I know that I am lucky to have the family I have and that we actually like spending time together. I wish more families were like this or could simply have this.
I know that I am getting off course here. Really think about this. What is St. Valentines day about? Why do we need cards, candy or jewlery? Why can't the love you have from your partner just be enough?
Thanks ,
CJ