Ok lets talk about commercial holidays….
I have realized especially working in retail, how cynical people can get during the holidays. One in particular being VALENTINES DAY.
Now that I have thrown that word out you have began to build either frustration or excitement in your belly. Whichever feeling or feelings I have evoked from you surely has a past and probably resides in that gastronomical universe you possess.
So in my attempt here is my perception of this wonderful holiday...Many are skeptical about.
This conversation topic is bound to be heard probably by standing in line to purchase coffee and your over hearing ears are now suddenly listening to a chick’s loud conversation about how Hallmark made a holiday and how retailers make buco bucks on ridiculous made up commercialized holidays. Not to mention, the unnecessary reasons people spend money on pink and red frou frou flowers and yada yada yada…
Well lets explore the fact that at one point in time holidays probably never really existed. But as men became “civilized” grand ideas of how we can celebrate life came into thought of a genius being.. Let’s refer to this being as “Hallmark.”
Without being bias lets just reflex on life in general and entertain that maybe these holidays are more than just spending money to indulge on the particular day but more of an appreciation… a life saver perhaps.
Lets talk about reality… Everyone who knows me knows I am not a negative person so this is very painful for me to write and bring light to. Really I’d rather be ignorant and bliss but here are the numbers.
About 75% of Americans are not happy in their jobs.
Over 50% of marriages end in divorce.
Now if you didn’t catch this cycle of misery after reading the stats… You were not paying attention. Clarification. If people aren’t happy attending their daily jobs imagine the hours of misery (at least 8) and then you go home and your spouse is Lucifer… How can one be at peace when hell is at work at Lucifer is at home?? Where the hell can that person relax and release?? EXACTLY!! This is the reason drug abuse and alcohol is running rapid through the veins of many many Americans… This explains the old people out and about on a Friday and Saturday night still holding on to their prime years thinking they look good in stilettos and velvet suits!!..... Really!! Life must be painful cause it is very painful for me to look at such a distasteful sight!!! OMG sorry I digress.
Back to commercial holidays... In a perfect world everyone would have a fully functional balance of a great job and an amazing relationship, but as Summer says “Life happens…” So these holidays Valentines, St. Patrick’s, Christmas, New Years… All of these are strategically placed on our calendar as an outlet of release. It gives us a reason to take a step back (not be so miserable cause I strongly believe the grass is not so much greener on the other side) and really appreciate the person(s) in our life. Plus if work doesn’t give you time off for Valentines then they will for Easter… Its kind of like a give and take to keep our sanity. I think “Hallmark” was genius for coming up with amazing, ridiculous, commercialized holidays… because when you really think about it. We as humans (although many of our alter egos would never admit) are ungrateful and a tad bit selfish. But because of these holidays it opens up a part in people to appreciate the time off or the little presents they give or get. Think about it… When was the last time you told someone how special he or she is? Holidays give us a reason to give our fellow employees hugs and treats and hopefully a reason to get just a little drunky drunk and have amazing hot…. Say goodbye to the argument of ridiculous made up holidays because when you think about it… These days are the reason we are all somewhat sane.
True or True..
TRUE. Good counter-argument on the commercialization of holidays.
ReplyDeleteI still hate Valentine's day though :)