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Valentine's Day (i.ibb.co)

submitted 6 months ago by ZeroCool@slrpnk.net to c/microblogmemes@lemmy.world

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[–] djsoren19@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (29 children)

Kinda a false equivalency, no? There's a lot more history and tradition steeped in something like Christmas/Yule than Valentine's Day, unless you're suggesting we should call it a feast day in honor of the St Valentine or w/e.

You can celebrate some holidays in a traditional, non-commercialized manner. There's not really a way to celebrate Valentine's Day without consumerism.

Edit: As many are trying to point out, yes you can show your love to your SO without consumerism. You should be doing it everyday. If anyone has any ideas on how to go above and beyond to demonstrate your commitment to a person without going out/giving a gift/dressing especially fancy, I'm all ears.

[–] kernelle@0d.gs 6 points 6 months ago

Don't be so cynical, and the value you put on tradition is an entirely personal thing. Valentines day has been celebrated for hundreds of years as well so it's by definition a tradition.

We spread out days throughout the year to put emphasis on the people who are dear to us, ofcourse we should show them every single day, but it's not a bad thing to highlight a day of the year.

And since you've decided it's only about consumerism, let me give you a few ways to go above and beyond for you partner without having to resort to consumerism:

Learning a skill related to your SO
Revisiting a place or activity you enjoyed together, maybe throw in a well prepared picnic
Growing your own flowers in advance
Cooking a meal which is difficult and high effort to make

The amount of value placed in a day like today depends on relationship, but saying it's only about consumerism is such a big cop-out.

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