Valentine's Day has constantly changed throughout the years, but some traditions remain the same. The holiday isn't just for romance; it can also be about yourself or friendship.
"There's usually at least a couple of different romantic comedies or something I'll watch with whoever I am hanging out with that day. So traditionally I kind of sit around, wait around for a certain movie or something to come on like "Harry Met Sally," to watch and have some snacks," said Savannah Sheets, Psychology major at Wright State.
Sheets also believes Valentine's has come to be more commercial in recent years, where people are "pushing themselves a little bit more," spending wisely and how even kids young as thirteen are becoming more invested in the holiday "by buying giant bears for each other," compared to when she was younger.
Valentine's Day can also be about love and romance. Grace Nolan, 17, shared her enthusiasm for the holiday. "I love Valentine's Day. I am such a romantic person. Yes, I love Valentine's Day," she said.
Nolan revealed how she never had many traditions until now with her significant other and how "this year Valentine's Day will hopefully be special and we'll go to dinner." She also said she enjoys Valentine's Day a lot more now that she is in a relationship.
Social Work major Janae Gordon, said she has she has some current and some older traditions.
"I go to dinner with my boyfriend," she said. "My mom, my sister, and I give each other small gifts like some flowers and cards and stuff."
The holiday has become more commercial over the years as expectations are higher, and traditions evolve."It has changed in a lot of different ways and you see more stuff for it and are expected to do more for it as well," Sheets said.
