I still don't know what to say. But I don't believe holidays are evil

edit: actually I have some things to say:

Gaffer Tape said:

"Forced" as in "large amount of social pressure to participate,"

no one has a gun put to their head.

Gaffer Tape said:

not "do this or you'll be breaking a law

there is no law in the United States forcing you to celebrate any holiday. You know I'd be against that.

Gaffer Tape said:

or be completely shunned."

are Jews in the U.S.A. shunned because they don't celebrate Christmas? I don't think so.

Gaffer Tape said:

But, no, Warb, I'm not necessarily trying to advocate abolishing holidays!

you sure sound like you are.

for the record: The first Valentines Day I have a significant other, she will get the works. Candy, a dozen roses, and some sort Jewelry(within the limits that I can afford). If I decide to marry her, she get the best diamond ring I can afford.