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7 Things You Can Celebrate On February 14th Instead Of Valentine's Day

Just in case Valentine's Day isn't your thing.

Ashley Little
Feb 14, 2017
North Carolina State University
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7 Things You Can Celebrate On February 14th Instead Of Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day is a holiday that a lot of people love and a lot of people hate. If you're a part of that group of people who despise this made-up holiday, you don't have to be miserable for the day because there is more to it than Valentine's Day.

Why celebrate a holiday organized by corporations to convince consumers to buy expensive gifts when you could celebrate these other awesome things on February 14th?

1. National Organ Donor Day

February 14th may be Valentine's Day, but it's also National Organ Donor Day! Instead of promising to give your heart to someone figuratively on this day, why not commit to do it literally? Along with all your other organs! What a perfect show of love.


2. Beyoncé's pregnancy

This is definitely something to celebrate. On February 1, 2017, Queen B announced she was pregnant with twins. What more could you ask from this world?


3. National Ferris Wheel Day

Because who doesn't love a good ferris wheel?

Also, Ryan Gosling looks pretty hot hanging from one. Why not just go ahead and turn on The Notebook too and celebrate how awesome of a movie that is?


4. The fact that the world hasn't ended... yet

For all the times the world was supposed to end, it's pretty impressive that it hasn't... yet. Especially with the current state of the world.

But hey, at least on this day you can celebrate the fact that somehow the world keeps on turning.


5. Black History Month

You don't have to be an African American to celebrate the accomplishments made by African Americans throughout history. Celebrate on February 14th and the whole month of February.


6. The abundance of awesome films out in theaters right now


For some reason, this has been a really good month for movies. There's something out for almost everyone right now ranging from romances like Fifty Shades Darker to instant classics like Hidden Figures and La La Land. Some other great options include Split, Rings, A Dog's Purpose, Sing, John Wick: Chapter 2, The Lego Batman Movie and The Space Between Us.


7. How amazing you are


I'm all about self-love, and February 14th is a great day to celebrate yourself. Whether you're single or in a relationship, it's always important to take care of yourself!

Have a wonderful February 14th! Or, you know, just a Tuesday.


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