2008 Woodie Awards
Evolution of holiday through experiences
Remember all loved ones during this holiday
Heather Roland
Issue date: 2/13/07 Section: Campus News
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Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that can be thought about in many lights.
In one light, it is a holiday that one looks forward to on a yearly basis because it is a day that you portray your true love for an individual.
In another light, it is a day that many despise. It is a day that reminds you that you are alone, which then results in you gorging yourself on the Valentine's chocolate that you bought yourself.
In my experiences with Valentine's Day, I have found that I have experienced a variety of feelings that have evolved over many of them.
When I was younger, Valentine's Day meant a day full of fun and receiving chocolates and toys from my mom.
She has always given me unconditional love; therefore, Valentine's Day was an allotment for her. She was who I celebrated Valentine's Day for.
As years progressed and my social life did not, I became one of those individuals who hated Valentine's Day.
Year after year, I would despise going to school on Valentine's Day because it seemed that everyone on the planet was in love and was shown the affection of that special someone in the form of flowers.
At this time I thought that the holiday was purely commerical. A holiday invented by the card and flower companies.
Then, I met my fiance. Although he was only my boyfriend at the time, he made me feel special, especially on Valentine's Day.
Our first Valentine's Day was very traditional. Flowers, candy, dinner. However, as the years have progressed, I have found out that Valentine's Day is not purely a one-day holiday. For me, it is a year round holiday.
Richard treats every day like Valentine's Day for me. His love is shown on a daily basis, and not with the flowers and candies associated with Valentine's Day, but rather with affection and concern.
As you grow older, we realize that holidays are not in what you get, rather they are who you share them with.
As Richard and I spend our sixth Valentine's Day together and our last Valentine's Day before we become husband and wife, I am thankful that we have one another.
I encourage all of you to remember the ones you love this holiday, regardless of your feelings about the
holiday itself.
This is a day that you should remind all the people that you love and care about that you do love and care about them. Never take them for granted, and never forget to tell them how you feel.
In one light, it is a holiday that one looks forward to on a yearly basis because it is a day that you portray your true love for an individual.
In another light, it is a day that many despise. It is a day that reminds you that you are alone, which then results in you gorging yourself on the Valentine's chocolate that you bought yourself.
In my experiences with Valentine's Day, I have found that I have experienced a variety of feelings that have evolved over many of them.
When I was younger, Valentine's Day meant a day full of fun and receiving chocolates and toys from my mom.
She has always given me unconditional love; therefore, Valentine's Day was an allotment for her. She was who I celebrated Valentine's Day for.
As years progressed and my social life did not, I became one of those individuals who hated Valentine's Day.
Year after year, I would despise going to school on Valentine's Day because it seemed that everyone on the planet was in love and was shown the affection of that special someone in the form of flowers.
At this time I thought that the holiday was purely commerical. A holiday invented by the card and flower companies.
Then, I met my fiance. Although he was only my boyfriend at the time, he made me feel special, especially on Valentine's Day.
Our first Valentine's Day was very traditional. Flowers, candy, dinner. However, as the years have progressed, I have found out that Valentine's Day is not purely a one-day holiday. For me, it is a year round holiday.
Richard treats every day like Valentine's Day for me. His love is shown on a daily basis, and not with the flowers and candies associated with Valentine's Day, but rather with affection and concern.
As you grow older, we realize that holidays are not in what you get, rather they are who you share them with.
As Richard and I spend our sixth Valentine's Day together and our last Valentine's Day before we become husband and wife, I am thankful that we have one another.
I encourage all of you to remember the ones you love this holiday, regardless of your feelings about the
holiday itself.
This is a day that you should remind all the people that you love and care about that you do love and care about them. Never take them for granted, and never forget to tell them how you feel.
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