Thank you, Ellie. Yes, these so-called ‘holidays’ are mostly contrived and invented in the western countries to sell products and make money for the corporations. Nothing wrong with buying and selling and making money though, AS LONG AS IT supports honest people all along the chain. Look for local is my motto. Support ‘Fair Trade’ labels, organic labels and above all, question the source and the motives/intentions behind any and all holidays/events/products/marketing/etc. Love expressed with integrity!

Most holidays (especially in U.S.) are contrived and manipulated into existence and onto our calendars and psychological sense of ‘obligation’. Why? Profit. By whom? Owners of corporations pocketing the profit. Valentine’s Day is definitely a “Hallmark Holiday”, existing primarily for commercial purposes, i.e. profit, at the expense of the environment and peace of mind.