Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and lovebirds are divided more than ever on which treat to gift their mates.
A recent survey done by the US National Retail Federation indicates that only 51% of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day, down from 55% last year. In 2007, the figure stood at 63%.
So, why are the numbers declining?
Even though the numbers seem to be taking a nosedive, the research found that those celebrating this lovers’ day are spending more on gifts than ever.
The youth aged between ages 18-34 are also celebrating Valentine’s Day differently. How?
Anti- Valentine’s Day
The Anti-Valentine’s day squad is also warming up for this day. But for them, it’s not about your usual pink or red roses and chocolate. It is slightly different.
A sizeable percentage of all single celebrants plan to splurge on their pets. In fact, out of the total estimated $19b Valentine’s day budget, a quarter of all Americans below 35 will treat their pets!
The anti-Valentine’s day enthusiasts are going to mark this day by laughing at and mocking those in love. Put otherwise, they will be celebrating loneliness.
The Anti-Valentine’s day is celebrated either on February 13 or February 15.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Gear
The Anti-Valentine’s day squad is also warming up for this day. But for them, it’s not about your usual pink or red roses and chocolate. It is slightly different.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash
While the moderates will just wear a t-shirt to express their hate towards love, the extremists are planning to hold Anti-Valentine’s day parties. So what is it like in these parties?
The dress-code is anything far from love. Black roses are shared, single games are played, and to climax it all, a cake is cut.
This is, however, not your ordinary cake. It is a cake with a sarcastic theme and black candles. In most cases, it is something like “Stupid Cupid” or “Love stinks”
Who is your anti-Valentine?