Valentine’s Day is over. I’m sure there are millions of people who don’t pay any attention to February 14th at all. They may not have a significant other in their life, or if they do, the day for lovers is just like any other. I noticed a lot of my friends created social media posts while they were out to dinner, or they were showing the beautiful flowers that they received. One friend got married on February 14th, and she shared her wedding pictures. Two of my old male friends sent me text messages. It was nice to be thought of, and the messages brought back memories of the days of red roses arriving at my desk at work. Now I don’t mind buying my own flowers, and I always place a red heart-shaped wreath on my front door. While I was doing my grocery shopping, I noticed that boxes of chocolate-covered strawberries were on sale, so I picked up a box. That was a nice after-dinner treat. If you missed Valentine’s Day, you could always celebrate Sweetest Day; this year it will be celebrated on October 19. I had never heard of Sweetest Day until my sister moved to Detroit, Michigan. It was a big deal in that city. The day is an informal holiday in celebration of friendship, love, and kindness, and giving candy to loved ones and friends. The focus of Sweetest Day is broader, extending beyond the romantic relationships that have traditionally been the primary focus of Valentine’s Day. Some say it is a day to give gifts to boyfriends and husbands since they consider Valentine’s Day to be traditionally focused on women as the recipients of the gifts. Sweetest Day is primarily celebrated in the Midwest region of the US, but it is also observed in other areas. Be a trend-setter if your sweetie asks why they didn’t get anything for Valentine’s Day. Tell them you were planning to give them a gift on Sweetest Day.
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