I know, I know, Valentine's Day is just a big commercial exercise designed to make Tesco and Hallmark even richer, and if a few people fall in love or have their hearts broken in the process, well, so be it.
Except I don't actually think that. Many people also think Christmas is over-commercialised, and they're probably right. But you don't have to buy into it, if you don't want to. I love Christmas. I love buying presents and sending cards, and I don't think (although I could be wrong) but, I don't think I do those things because I've been brainwashed and am incapable of doing anything unless corporate giants have told me to. I think I do them because they are nice ways of letting people know you care about them. Yes, ok, you don't need Christmas or Valentine's Day to show people you care, but where's the harm?
Valentine's Day romantic celebrations started in the 15th century, and I'm pretty sure Hallmark weren't around then. Not much is really known about how or why it began but my money's on people just liking the idea of encouraging the spreading of a little love and happiness, and I'm with them.
Despite having been together for 11 years or more, me and the husband still exchange cards on Valentine's Day, so I can tick this one off the list too!
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