Do you remember celebrating Valentine's Day as a child? Did you make paper valentines for anyone? Did you have special food for the holiday? Did you have any parties for Valentine's Day? As you grew up did you celebrate Valentine's Day? As an adult do you look forward to Valentine's Day or do you try to ignore it?
When I was growing up, school was the big promoter of Valentine's Day. We were asked to bring a box to school with a slot cut out of it. We would decorate it and leave it on our desk until Valentine's Day. On Valentine's Day, we were to bring a paper valentine for each student in the class. You could buy inexpensive valentines preprinted with messages and designs or you could make your own. Then you just had to decide which one to give to each of your classmates. Some would bring a valentine with a treat attached like a sucker or a piece of candy.
As a teenager, I don't remember much celebration for Valentine's Day. You could buy candy or treats made for Valentine's Day and we would do that in our family. I didn't date so Valentine's Day wasn't a significant day.
As a parent, Valentine's Day became important again. I would make treats like heart-shaped cookies or cupcakes. Helping buy or make valentines for my children to take to school was an important part of Valentine's Day. A small gift or card for a spouse was important. A sticker on a lunch box or a sandwich bag with a message of love or a sticker on the bathroom mirror could make the day more special. A handwritten note or letter could send a message of how important a loved one was.
What things do you do for Valentine's Day? What was the most special valentine or treat that you made for Valentine's Day? What was the most memorable valentine that you received? Include your memories of Valentine's Day in your family's story.
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