Hi all,

I have been doing some researchs on Anti-Valentine and I put together some ideas to celebrate Valentine's day if you hate it.

I wrote this article that  I believe it may help you and be interesting for the forum users.

......Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here to stay.

In today’s world, the occasion provokes as much cynicism as gushing emotion, but the 14th of February is actually a day of weighty historical substance that includes Christian martyrs, a lady named Ester Howland and the Al Capone-driven Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.
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And Tips for the Haters!

The Couples…

Want a reason to avoid celebrating with your current squeeze? Here’s three ready-made excuses that don’t dare mention anything as blindingly obvious as the credit-crunch:

1. Due to your sensitive nature (read: artsy, intriguing and principled) you simply can’t endorse a celebration that condones the destruction of our planet.
2. Due to the same sensitive nature, you find it hard to celebrate on a day that has seen so much blood-shed and turmoil. Then talk about how in 1929, the Valentine’s Day myth took on an altogether sinister air, with Al Capone orchestrating the assassination of seven rival gang members in prohibition-era Chicago.
3. Quite simply, you have better plans. [....]

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Cheers

I think the reason so many people are against Valentine's day is because companies exploit it.  You feel that you have to buy your girlfriend an impressive present or it means you don't care about her - and so you're forced into spending the excessive amounts of money they charge around this time of year for the traditional presents.

If this didn't happen, I can't see why people would be anti Valentine's Day - at the end of the day, it would just be a day to show your affection.

Unfortunately, Valentine's Day is what it is.  If you protest, she'll think you're a cheap skate. At the same time, impressing your girlfriend doesn't have to cost the earth.  I've put my ideas on the 14 February.info (sorry, not allowed to link to the site just yet) and I hope they help.