Even for individuals who relish chillier weather pursuits, winter might start to take a toll. The skies are generally overcast and spring still feels distant.
Fortunately, Valentine's Day serves as a way to lift spirits, with crimson hearts and humorous valentine cards, perhaps some blossoms and chocolate treats.
What justifications do you have for partaking in Valentine's Day festivities? Here are five we've thought of:
- For the chronic procrastinator, Valentine's Day serves as the perfect excuse to at last stow away the Christmas trimmings and swap them with Valentine's Day hearts, garlands, and cherubs. Bonus: Your red Christmas lights can stay up a bit longer!
- While Groundhog Day marks the actual midpoint of winter, Valentine's Day feels like a more suitable way to look forward to spring. After all, it's two weeks nearer to the Vernal Equinox. Plus, it celebrates love and affection – a fitting association with a season marked by new beginnings and renewal.
- Valentine's Day is a “lite” festivity. Unlike Christmas, there's much less stress to give lavish presents. The ambiance is joyful and lighthearted, without being steeped in religious tradition, nostalgia, and familial stress. Honestly, when was the last time you sang a Valentine's Day tune?
- Without the hype, you can relish the simple joys of the holiday – whimsical valentine cards, candy, flowers, perhaps a special meal or romantic gesture. Tuck tiny love notes into lunch boxes, don something red or plan a modest office celebration.
- Valentine's Day provides an outlet to express our care for the special individuals in our lives. Amid our routine, during the chilliest part of the year, offering a small break and warming a heart with a sincere “I love you!” is perhaps the best way to do so.
No matter how you choose to celebrate – with a loved one or through single self-indulgence and self-care – Valentine's Day is an opportunity to add a touch of warmth to an otherwise dreary winter's day.
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