As many of you may already know, today is Valentine’s Day. Today is the day that single people go out to try to find a mate or try to make a woman awe. For the ones that already have a significant other, you’re probably finding yourself buying flowers, chocolates, or something special for your mate. Why? This is the day that women can feel special and that doesn’t mean that men doesn’t receive the same because men also receives gifts on this special day. To think back, this day was created way back in time, but many still don’t know the truth behind Valentine’s Day and why is it that some of us call it “Single Awareness Day”?
History behind Valentine’s Day
I recall as a student that Valentine’s Day was never really explained to me and that is because no one knows the truth behind this day and how had it come to be a special date on our Calendar. Many believed that this day originated with Lupercalia, a Roman celebration honoring the wolves Romulus and Remus (yes you did learn this in school). During this festive event, young men struck women with a goatskin hide, februa. Receiving the blows were supposedly to make women more fertile and have ease with childbirth. Names of all women are then put into a box and men were to draw a name from this box, which would form couples until the next Lupercalia celebration (1 year a year? ;)). This celebration was soon renamed by the Christians to Valentine’s Day.
A different history of Valentine’s Day was that it was traced back to the Roman emperor, Claudius II. In 200 A.D., Claudius had trouble recruiting young men into his army and he became frustrated that these men did not want to join the army because they were married with children. Claudius then banned marriage for all single young men, but a priest by the name of Valentine disobeyed the command and performed secret marriages. Claudius soon found out about Valentine’s secret marriages and sentenced him to jail until his death on Febuary 14, 270 A.D.
I know that many blogs are probably posting some sort of Valentine’s Day post, but I’ve decided to keep it short and explain something else that you will see below.
“Single Awareness Day”
Single Awareness Day is celebrated by all men and women that are single, which is why the acronym is SAD. Although it may seem like a tragic day for many single men and women out in the world, people form their own celebrations of being single. People use this term to boost up their self-esteem because being single can be a horrible thing for some, but may also be a good thing. It all depends on how you think about it. Throughout the 20 years of my life, I’ve never really found the true mate for myself and I’ve always been shot down because I’m not that good looking as some of you may see in the header. Because of getting shot down countless number of times, I started to reply to others with “It’s fine, I’m not looking forward to being with anyone anyways”. Now that I think back to it, that was just my self ignorance to the matter and gosh I feel so stupid. There’s actually no point of being sad if you’re single because sooner or later, you WILL find your mate unless of course you do not believe in LOVE. On the other hand, my wife, Michelle, has been with a lot of people throughout her life because she is just gorgeous and no one would want to miss out on a chance to be with her. I’m lucky to have actually found my wife and now we’re together living happily ever after 
Is this the matter? No. It’s because of society today that women are the ones that get chased after more than men. I simply hate the fact that us men have to court the ladies :P.
Anyways, this SAD day has turned into such a huge event for single men and women that there are websites and even clubs created to celebrate. Take a look at the single Awareness site and you’ll notice that celebrating this day can be fun for single people. Young teens in East Asia has even brought it to a higher level by starting a club called “Lovers go die” and “Unit Solo” club. It just seems that fun can be experienced by anyone on this date, so enjoy it.
Remember, you are beautiful no matter who you are. Everyone is unique, so if you think of it, Valentine’s Day is quite a nonsense. We don’t need this day to express feelings or anything like that, but…..
QUIT BLOGGIN’ AND GO OUT TO FIND A MATE!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY EVERYONE!
Interesting idea. I never know there is such a thing as SAD. I must be living in another part of the world. Some people actually deem Valentine’s Day as friendship day. A day not only to celebrate with our spouses or our partners, it is also a day that reminds us to appreciate the people we love. However, I hope that we must always show appreciation to those we love not only on this day but also every day or as often as possible.
I remember giving out Valentine’s cards to everyone, so I guess it can be considered as “friendship day”
-Mike
hahaha!! Ver nice post. Good to know that mr nerd is snuggled up with his lovely lady on Valentines!!
Thank god i was not aloof this valentine day.