Perhaps the greatest reason to
love Valentine's Day is the reality of the spirit of romantic love that
surfaces once a year in February, but it is not just romantic love. One cannot
help but appreciate the freshness, openness and freedom of expression with
respect to the spirit of love expressed in terms of romance.
Love’s horizon includes other
kinds of love like paternal, maternal and fraternal love. Love that is not
always evident in everyday life, can be and is often expressed in different ways by children, teenagers and adults on Valentine's Day.
Having a special day for that allows and encourages it.
Valentine's Day serves as an
annual reminder for us to express our love to one another. We should not have
to be reminded, but holding a special day to openly express love
for grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, children and friends, as well as
lovers and others, wakes everyone up in a way that is exciting, fun and
pleasing.
Who cannot love that?
Everyone, (well almost
everyone), loves Valentine's Day because of the adorable figure known as Cupid,
with his powerful bow and penetrating arrows. He is quite a lovable character,
who alerts everyone to the possibility of romance by targeting the human heart.
At times, Cupid appears as an ageless, impish or mischievous, male figure, but
he is also a unique, young man or even a rambunctious child. His unexpected
antics delight everyone. While he can be a heart breaker able to penetrate
even the hardest of hearts, he is usually depicted in a positive light as a
male figure, who awakens a potential lover to the possibility of romantic love.
Everyone loves surprises and of
course, Valentine's Day is full of all kinds of delightful surprises. Roses or
other kinds of flowers, chocolates and different kinds of candy, delicious
food, amazing desserts and drinks, tend to make Valentine's Day special to
young and old alike.
Who does not love the red and
white decorations displayed everywhere on Valentine's Day? Huge, red hearts
suddenly seem to pop up, along with dozens of red and white streamers, as well
as colorful balloons that brighten kindergarten, school and high school
classrooms. Even colleges and universities are not exempt from the celebration.
No place is exempt from a Valentine's Day celebration of some kind, including
hospitals and nursing homes.
Valentine's Day entertainment,
parties and dances are fun for everyone, children, teens and adults, even
seniors.
What about the various kinds of romantic music revealed throughout the
ages? Valentine's Day poetry and music continues to flourish around the globe.
Of course, there is the
traditional practice of sending romantic valentines, simple notes or letters that
state you love someone special. Children's Valentine's Day themes like puppy
dogs and kittens, often portrayed in the heart of their valentines, encourage
puppy love to run rampant on Valentine's Day.
Then there is the
unforgettable, enticing and mysterious valentine sent by an unknown lover.
Those valentines can be fun to give and to receive. On Valentine's Day, even
previously hidden, romantic thoughts can surface awakening human passion to new
heights of intensity.
Valentine's Day offers an
opportunity for unrecognized feelings on intimate or less intimate
levels, in terms of interpersonal relationships. The positive notes are
triggers that prove to be heart-warming and are often enduring.
Love because of its nature and
variety of expression, is loved by everyone and thus Valentine's Day is loved
around the world.
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