Valentine’s day is the one holiday in the year dedicated to appreciating your partner. You celebrate your relationship by giving gifts like chocolate and cards. This is what Valentine’s Day is portrayed as; but what do the people here at BHS really think Valentine’s Day is all about?
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, which shows immense significance for the holiday in worldwide culture. And throughout the years, the idea of Valentine’s Day has been widely embraced in society; but why is Valentine’s Day so important?
“I think t’s definitely important to, spend time with them,” freshman Aubrey Pierce said. “It’s important to recognize that you’re with your partner and to spend time with them.”
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your partner is a way to validate your relationship and to show how much you care for one another. Among this, there are many other benefits.
“It can definitely, strengthen your friendship with each other and let you get to know your partner better,” Pierce said
Although Valentine’s Day is directed for people in a relationship to celebrate, single people can celebrate as well, such as giving gifts to family members as well as other fun things!
“There’s Galentine’s, which is girl Valentine’s; we just hang with your friends,” freshman Tsehai Webb said, “which can still allow for all your single friends to gather and have fun.”
Valentine’s Day is a world holiday that everyone should be able to and can celebrate.
How will you celebrate Valentines Day this year?
