It is originally known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine. It is observed on Feb. 14 each year. On this day candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. In many countries, restaurants and eateries are seen to be filled with couples who are eager to celebrate their relationship and the joy of their togetherness through delicious cuisines.
BHS students and teachers were asked some questions about Valentine’s Day.
Science teacher Scott Crenshaw:
What are your opinions about Valentine’s Day?
- “I think every day should be treated like Valentine’s Day towards the one you love!”
Do you have special traditions?
- “I always cook a spectacular dinner that we could never afford in a restaurant. I always make chocolate covered strawberries for my sweetheart!”
Do you think its an important holiday?
- “Its very important to Hallmark…”
English teacher Catherine Lewis:
What are your opinions about Valentine’s Day?
- “It is nice for people in a relationship.”
Do you have special traditions?
- “Not anymore. My parents used to give me books for Valentine’s Day when I was much younger.”
Do you think its an important holiday?
- “Not really.”
History teacher Jason Crowder:
What are your opinions about Valentine’s Day?
- “I do think a day set aside for showing you love your significant other is a good idea but I think the holiday has gotten way out of hand.”
Do you have special traditions?
- “Flowers and also try to go out to dinner.”
Do you think its an important holiday?
- “I think it is more important to show that you care about someone the other 364 days.”
- “Not a big deal.“
- “Not really, I do give my kids a little gift and we sometimes bake for the grandparents.”
- “No.”
Junior Nick Joslyn:
What are your opinions about Valentine’s Day?
- “I don’t have as many strong opinions about Valentine’s Day as other holidays because I do not celebrate it that much, but it is good to see people excited over the holiday.”
Do you have special traditions?
- “No”
Do you think its an important holiday?
- “In comparison to other holidays, it is not as important, but it is a holiday nonetheless.”
Junior Allison Waymire:
What are your opinions about Valentine’s Day?
- “Valentine’s Day is a very nice holiday. I like it because it is the one day where men and women can show affection and it is not creepy.”
- “My dad will usually get me a little gift.”
- “I think Valentine’s Day is one of the least important holidays of the year.”
- “I think Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday or couples. But it also just depresses people who don’t have a significant other.”
- “No, not usually.“
- “Yes especially for couples in loves.”
- “Its not that important but there is nothing wrong with it.”
- “Nope”
- “It not that important but I guess its cool for couples to have another reason to buy each other stuff.”