I don't get why all of a sudden everyone is so angry at Valentine's day. They're not just making fun of the cheesiness some people are in but they actually HATE the idea. Why? I understand some people overdo it a little bit, but the idea of a day to celebrate love is still nice, it's not to be attacked and booed like this.
Why have flowers and chocolates suddenly become soooo "cheesy" and "corny" and we ridicule it so much, when we know quite well that we girls love to receive flowers and chocolates always makes us feel good (except if we're fat and we feel guilty eating it). Also, what's wrong with having a romantic dinner with your partner on this day? Aren't we all so busy with our lives and don't have time for each other? Isn't it nice that there's a certain day that you can purposely throw everything else away and be with the person you love? Some people would say "I'd do that any other day but the Valentine's". Aywa LEH BA2A? Is it because everyone else is celebrating at the same time? Does that mean you shall hate Ramadan, Eid, Christmas, New Year's and Mother's Day and not wish your friends and family a great "whichever" because everyone else is doing it and it is so common? Of course not. Tab eshme3na el Valentine el ba2a ko7'a??
Such a weird argument; "asl el nas bteb2a mlaza2a awy"! ya3ny eh ya3ny?? Is it not "melaza2a" when you write the best words you know, wishing your boy/girlfriend - or whoever - a happy birthday ON Facebook ON his/her actual birthday, for everyone to see how much you love them? Is it not cheesy then? I personally believe it's not, as long as you're not faking or overdoing it - "arar w sandood style".
Now, another thing. Some of us might know the story behind Valentine's day and how it was originally celebrated for the saint who married the couples...etc...etc. This was, I don't know, a century ago maybe? But most people do not know that fact, and the day is not called "Couples Day". So why restrict the love to one's partner and keep whining (seriously or as a joke) that you're alone on Valentine's day? The day is generally celebrating LOVE, and love is for everyone! We all know that.
I remember in Prep school, my friends and I used to make each other small cards and stuff, why can't people still do that? Do some act of love for their friends,or their brothers, or mothers, co-workers, or partners...anyone. They can help them out with, surprise them with something they've been wanting for a while, or something to cheer them up; OR just wish them a happy day. It's not so difficult. It's not cheesy, or corny, or melaza2a!!! It's just love people, not a French kiss in the middle of the road - it's just pure, simple, innocent, happy LOVE. We all need it. We all do desperately need it. Admit that, won't you?
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!
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