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Just checking - what is Valentine's Day about?

eyram

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February 14, 2009 9:56 AM

Today is observed in various countries all over the world as St. Valentine's day to celebrate love, I think. Compared to other occasions such as Christmas, a lot of the people who celebrate it know it is the observance of the birth of Jesus Christ. I have been wondering how many people who celebrate Valentine's day know what it is about. And what is the red colour on valentine's day all about ?

The beaches would be packed till tomorrow morning when the media would report about the huge numbers of used condoms swept and all that. Is that what it is about? Happy Valentine's Day to you, ...if you know what it means.

kwabi

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February 17, 2009 5:12 AM

I am not exactly sure what it is about but I think it has to do with a prisoner's love for his sweetheart and something happened to him or something like that. I personally don't celebrate it because I think the hype is unnecessary. If you have someone you cherish, you should not wait for Val's day to show them something special. Express your love to them all year round.

scholars

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February 20, 2009 12:55 PM

In the US, Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday. There is an emphasis on eating a fine dinner and buying gifts for women. However, I suspect this last Valentine's Day was subdued because of the economy.

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