Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day

Even though it is very commercial, this is one of my favorite holidays. Mostly because I am a hopeless romantic at heart and love everything having to do with love: hearts, red, pink, etc. Anyway, of course in America it is only a good holiday if you have someone to share it with because otherwise all of the commercialism is shoved in your face. As with everything else, things are a little bit different over here in Italy. First of all, Hallmark (or any other greeting card company) doesn't exist so that eliminates a lot of the hype surrounding the holiday. Otherwise there are some stores with decorations and you can find a few heart shaped things in places like the toy store, but to be honest, I miss American Valentines Day and consumerism a little bit because I enjoy seeing it around.... but I am excited to spend the day with Andrea, and it is one of the first times I have had a boyfriend on Valentines Day so I am happy. :)


..and I miss these little sweethearts...




For the history of Valentines Day, if you are interested, click here


I hope everybody has a wonderful day!