Yes: It’s a special day to spend with loved ones

As Valentine’s Day comes creeping around the corner people either stress out or get their adrenaline pumping. But it’s simple, you either hate it or love it, seriously though what’s not to love about Valentines Day. A day dedicated to love.

Typically when one hears, Valentines Day, they assume it has to do with a significant other. Personally I think Valentine’s Day can be celebrated with anyone you love. A time to exchange small tokens and share the idea of appreciation.

I like to look at it as a day to just remember there are people who love you and people you love, who deserve to be acknowledged for their actions.

“I like Valentine’s Day because I feel like everyone is happy and in a good mood,” junior Mia Servidio said.

Obviously there are those obnoxious stereotypes where men come home with a heart shaped box of chocolates and a dozen roses, but that isn’t always the case, which is why I support Valentines Day. Many people assume it’s a sappy day full of red heart emojis and lengthy instagram posts for their one and only valentine but it’s a day people need to be more happy about.

It isn’t one of those holidays where everyone has to wish it to one another, or where presents are mandatory for all friends and family. Obviously it isn’t that big of a deal if schools don’t even have off.

“Valentines Day isn’t a stressful holiday like many other holidays, it’s something to be happy about,” senior Abby Rondi said.

To me, the truth is, as a teenager, it is simply a day made to love and be loved. But what’s so wrong with going out to dinner or staying in and watching Netflix. Either way to me it seems like a pretty good time.

“Valentine’s Day is sweet because it’s another reason to eat candy,” senior Jenna Sperduto said.

“Honestly I think Valentine’s Day is a bigger deal for girls but to a guy I think it shows how much their appreciated by everyone in their life,” senior Brian Kendall said.  

I’ve come to realize everyone needs to take the idea of having a “valentine” far less serious. Be happy there is a day devoted to other people in your life, cute little cupids flying in the air, sweets and technically St. Valentine too.