By Malia Carden | Leave A Comment
Whether you love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day continues to be a day touted for it’s romance in the form of candy, cards, flowers, and trinkets. I know many people who fully embrace the day and celebrate it with enthusiasm. I know others who either ignore the day altogether or grumble and gripe about a forced holiday to celebrate love. And if you’re married, chance are you still fall into one of those categories!
I remember a woman from my still young newlywed days who loved Valentine’s Day. And she wanted special recognition from her husband on this day. It really meant a lot to her but he did not share her same enthusiasm. He didn’t understand why it mattered on one cold day in February if he brought her flowers and jewelry versus any other day of the year. Yet, I think for the most part, being married helps celebrating Valentine’s Day be a little bit sweeter.
Like any other holiday, Valentine’s Day lends itself to numerous and varied traditions for couples. Tomorrow, for our weekly Brag On Him column, I’ll share our Valentine’s tradition and how it came about. But we’d also like to hear from you! If Valentine’s Day is a holiday you relish, what is it about the day you enjoy most? Do you have any traditions you keep from year to year? And, if you’re not really a fan of this ‘greeting card’ holiday, please feel free to share your views on that as well!
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My hubby proposed on Valentines Day 1993 – at 11:58 pm. He didn’t want to forever be known as “the guy who proposed the day AFTER Valentine’s Day”. We don’t make a huge deal out of the day – other to remind our 3 boys REPEATEDLY that it’s the day it really got serious and the entire reason that they are now here.
I try to give my hubby a little something to celebrate, and we typically go out for dinner – although it’s usually not right on that day because of the huge crowds. He’ll typically get me a card, but more often than not he’ll start off the day with a little peck on my forehead to wake me up, and then the first thing I get to see is his smile. <3 it!
We've started a tradition with our boys – remember when you used to doorbell ditch and leave a valentine on someone's front porch? Well, I had a guy that did that every single year when I was growing up. He didn't talk to me on most other days, but he always gave me a valentine. I really loved that. Made me feel just a little bit special. My husband is very big on treating the girls in our neighborhood with respect, so each of my boys chooses ~5 girls who wouldn't necessarily get male attention, and we make a special valentine for them (this year it's white chocolate-dipped, double-stuff Oreos, sprinkled with red sugar).
I have it on good authority (from most of the girls' moms) that the girls love it just as much as I did. And if my boys are known for being nice guys, all the better for them.
I love the dichotomy of, “I know many people who fully embrace the day and celebrate it with enthusiasm. I know others who either ignore the day altogether or grumble and gripe about a forced holiday to celebrate love.” How true!
As you said whoever you are, if you’re in a relationship you have an opinion on Valentines Day, I say… Embrace the commercialized current, use it as a romantic reminder, and celebrate!
Your special valentine idea is perfect, gives even those who aren’t in a relationship a reason to celebrate.