Anti-valentine

Why do we have to put-up with Halloween, Valentines, and the rest?

I don't mean one should not be tender towards his/her lover, but why does it have to be a commercial happening? Maybe cultural differences are an explanation?

The sheep-like behaviour sending masses rushing tomorrow into over-crowded restaurants for over-priced VD menus and assaulting flower stalls makes me wonder what is left for the rest of the year?

This is quite sad. Why do we need an excuse to bring flowers home or to set a romantic date?

In the meantime, let's be anti-VD:

• meish dot org :: be my anti-valentine

(thanks to Petite Anglaise for the hint)