Will You Be Single On Valentine's Day? Then Get S.A.D!
Terez
Let me start off by stating that Valentine's Day is not my favorite holiday.
Why?
My feeling is you should let that special someone in your life know you love them EVERY day, not just on one day designated to sell roses, cards, jewelry and candy.
Also, what about the millions of others, who by choice or circumstance, are single? Are they supposed to be left out in the cold?
To answer this question, a new, hilarious movement was begun a few years ago. A holiday was created by singles and for singles as their answer to Valentine's Day.
This new holiday is called Single Awareness Day or S.A.D.
Personally, I think the idea is brillant - and it's catching on! Singles who participate in S.A.D. often celebrate by:
- exchanging especially themed greeting cards and gifts with other singles
- organizing and attending parties, socials, movie nights, or other activities for singles
- getting a group together to volunteer to support a favorite charity
- observing S.A.D. between February 13th and 15th of each year
Additonally, the main benefit of observing S.A.D. is that it is a fun, carefee, creative way to celebrate life with friends. It also is a great way to take the sting out of the often lamented "Valentine's Day blues" by poking fun at the whole affair.
Finally, by socializing with other singles, you will have the opportunity to nurture current relationships, plus meet new, like-minded people.
So, if you are single, don't allow Valentine's Day to get you down in the dumps ever again. Grab some friends, have some fun and celebrate S.A.D!
What are your feelings about Valentine's Day and commercialism? Do you think it's gotten out of hand? Please share your thoughts and opinions with us!
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Reader Comments (2)
I guess this is the week for everyone to write about Valentine's Day. My single blogging friends don't like this day, but even an old married lady like me thinks that the whole day has been hijacked by companies that make big money during v-day. I miss when Valentine's day was a simple little holiday.
Again, I think that alternative holidays, like Single Awareness Day, are a great way to turn the spotlight on how crass the commercialism has become around the major holidays we celebrate.