Whats with Valentine's day celebrations?

Valentine's day is surely becoming more and more important in our lifestyle. But do we need such a day to show our love?

Its understandable what effect Valentine's day has in the West, but our culture is different.We had traditionally followed the arranged marriage system, live with our parents till we get married, and depend on them emotionally and moniterally.

It would be better if we celebrated the day when we show them our gratitude for their efforts. There is this mother's day, which few people know and acknowledge.The father's day has a grimmer response. How many of you know there is a family day, much like the "thanks giving" in the West.

We recognise friends day to an extend, but that doesnt answer my point; what do we show in return to our family?

I could have accepted Valentine's day, if it had been wife's day or something similar, because again it is a respect you show to your family.

What is this valentine's day? And who is your valentine?
Many a times I have seen TV commercials showing hunks with roses, kneeling down and asking time and again: "Will you be my Valentine?" Can your love be decided in a day?
And also that same lot of people willing to spend thousands of rupees for one day celebration,which is utterly meaningless.

I prefer to stay away from disco parties anyway.

But that is a different issue. What I am trying to bring out here is Valentine's day celebration is useless, when compared to mother's or father's day celebrations,and people attach funny values to Feb. 14th, and start celebrating!

You see the papers, there are hearts everywhere. You see the TV, lovers' ads and movies all around.At this rate Valentine's day may soon be declared a national holiday, and very soon we are also going to see Valentine's day parades and speeches from our leaders!

There should be a sense of responsibility and clarity in knowing what is what?You want to celebrate Valentine's day...Fine.

Atleast see that its with the same girl every year.

not the end.