Valentine's Day

Valentine's day is wayyy overblown and really to me is more of a commercial holiday than anything else. I think the idea is good that people who have been married for a long time can celebrate their ever lasting love for each other. However, when I hear about people buying front row bulls tickets after dating for 2 weeks, I think this holiday has gone a little far. People's expectations are so high on what they will get materially for valentines day when really they should be focusing on how lucky they are to have a person to share so much with. Also, because of the size that valentine's day has blown up to here in American makes those who are single feel majorly "alone". Valentine's day is a perfect example of how materialistic America has become. I know i have fallen tap to the "If he doesn't buy me flowers it is over." However, I realize that's a really silly way of thinking. In addition, maybe the guy didn't grow up thinking flowers were so important to show emotions. I think if we focus so much on the material things we give and receive on Valentine's day we will forget the most important part which is to celebrate how lucky we are so have people we love in our life. Taking a few steps back, I've realized how material goods are such a big part of showing feeling in America and I'm not so sure if I like that.