The Advertiser surveyed weekly Voxpop to find out what people thought about Valentine’s Day, whether it was romantic or commercial.
Valentine’s Day, celebrated every February 14th, is associated with romantic love, with millions of cards, flowers and chocolates exchanged each year.
It’s a day to express your love for someone special, whether it’s a lover, friend, or family member.
Opinions in Newark varied, but those we spoke to agreed that on this day they always try to make a gesture of care and love for others.
“I think Valentine’s Day is a lovely thing to celebrate with your loved ones and friends. I don’t do anything special. I just do things that me and my boyfriend enjoy and have a lot of fun. ” said Joanna Hudson.
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Hannah Woodrow said: “Today is a day to celebrate your loved ones.
“It’s become very commercial. I have a three-year-old and a seven-year-old, and people are talking about Valentine’s Day and shops, so I try to educate them as well. I am.
“There are a lot of them in stores, so it’s quite commercialized.
“My partner and I get each other cards and have a nice cup of tea, but we don’t usually celebrate or get each other presents.
“I give the kids a little card with a love heart on it. I call it Love Day and give them a love heart candy and maybe a new book.”
Friends Chris Howard and Julianne Smith said: “I think Valentine’s Day is a good day to exchange and connect and show each other how much you care.
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“Usually I go somewhere and have a meal or take a nice walk.”
“I think Valentine’s Day is a beautiful holiday because it encourages people to show their loved ones how much they care,” Sophia Votele said.
“Where I’m from, Valentine’s Day is actually called Friends’ Day. That’s why I think it’s important not only for couples, but also to express your gratitude to your friends.”
However, not everyone shared the same idea, with some arguing that it had become too commercialized over the years, with what was said to be a romantic gift and could double in price at that time of year. there was.
Joan Adler said, “It’s just a commercial day for shops to make money, and Valentine’s Day is about special people, but special people should be celebrated all year round.”
“It’s like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, it’s all about making money. Flowers are twice as expensive.
“Even if I were married, why do we need a special day to celebrate love? It should be a daily thing and show that we appreciate each other.”
Eleanor Hudson said: “I celebrate Valentine’s Day, but it’s usually something small like a meal and a little cookie-cutter Valentine’s Day gift.
“I think it’s more commercialized, but it’s all modern and that doesn’t mean it’s not still interesting.”
Michael Vince said: “I celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I don’t get mad. Usually I just go to dinner or a movie. Otherwise it’s too expensive.
“I think it’s essentially romantic, but like any other celebration, brands are commercializing it.”