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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 342118" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Marg, you are right that the original intent was for acknowledging affection or love within the adult world but being it's based on St. Valentine, it gives it some legitimacy to everyone showing love. </p><p>Of course, a lot of the original meaning is lost as is Halloween but it's a fun holiday that the kids celebrate. No deep serious meaning to either of them but a break from the routine of school on the way to a bigger holiday like Thanksgiving and Easter(or spring break). </p><p>I don't think most people take these two holidays very seriously as you may percieve but have fun with it. </p><p>Door to door trick or treating is rapidly disappearing to something a little less worrisome and I guess Valentine's will also disappear in the grade schools to something more like a party if at all. </p><p>I have volunteered in public schools that if parents didn't contribute to the class party then their child was sent to the library. I find that unacceptable. The child is ostracized. </p><p>Customs and traditions are always changing to accommadate the culture.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 342118, member: 3"] Marg, you are right that the original intent was for acknowledging affection or love within the adult world but being it's based on St. Valentine, it gives it some legitimacy to everyone showing love. Of course, a lot of the original meaning is lost as is Halloween but it's a fun holiday that the kids celebrate. No deep serious meaning to either of them but a break from the routine of school on the way to a bigger holiday like Thanksgiving and Easter(or spring break). I don't think most people take these two holidays very seriously as you may percieve but have fun with it. Door to door trick or treating is rapidly disappearing to something a little less worrisome and I guess Valentine's will also disappear in the grade schools to something more like a party if at all. I have volunteered in public schools that if parents didn't contribute to the class party then their child was sent to the library. I find that unacceptable. The child is ostracized. Customs and traditions are always changing to accommadate the culture. [/QUOTE]
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