By Sara Hartanov | Writer
February 11th, 2015
February 14th is famously known as Valentine’s Day and is celebrated all around the world.
Cupid and a dozen red roses tend to be affiliated with this holiday. And this specific date can leave women in relationships disappointed when they don’t end up with the perfect gift by the end of the festivities.
The most bought flower bouquets purchased on this lovely day are red roses. Local flower shops say it is without a doubt their busiest day of the year.
Men of all ages line up at floral shops to pick out flowers for the special women in their life. Not only are flowers a famous Valentine’s tradition, but candy is as well.
In the United States alone 448 million dollars are spent on candy in the week of the 14th. To put it in perspective of chocolate, 58 million pounds of chocolate candy is also bought in the days leading up to the big event.
The cheesy yet still cute heart-shaped chocolate boxes have over 36 million sold specifically for the holiday.
As we get older, Valentine’s Day strays from the times in first grade when everyone was your valentine. It used to be so simple, your mom would buy you a class set of puppy or Spongebob valentines to give to every boy and girl in your class.
In high school, Valentine’s Day distinguishes two different types of people: the first is off with their boyfriend or girlfriend at a dinner reservation that they high school boy had to save his paychecks for weeks to pay for; and the second are people complaining about how Valentine’s Day is single awareness day.
Emily Murphy, a single senior, reiterated this idea when she grumpily told the newspaper team “I hate Valentine’s Day. I get it, I’m single okay? I am going to buy myself some chocolate.”
Well this Valentine’s Day, make the most of it by loving those close to you and embrace the love and happiness that comes with the holiday whether you are single or not.
Great article! Awesome writing Sara