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[-] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 129 points 1 month ago

Naturally occurring holidays like the equinoxes and solstices?

[-] alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.com 36 points 1 month ago

And in temperate climates, the first day of spring and Harvest feasts, marked in different cultures in different natural ways.

[-] Redjard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

The first day of the naturally occuring spring, occuring naturally at a set number of days after the solstice.
You can recognize it from the skybox changing color.

[-] ZeffSyde@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

: looks out the window in the upper Midwest:

Darn. My version must be glitched.

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[-] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 1 month ago

equinoxes

There's a holiday for horses???

Count me in!

[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

No no - equinoxes

Those little furry things they have in the desert.

[-] eatCasserole@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

I actually like these ones the best. My family used to have cool solstice gatherings with some friends. There was always a lemon poppyseed cake, and lots of candles.

[-] AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works 35 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

To be fair, I find all of them equally stupid. Only ones I like are those that give a free day at work, and only for that reason.

[-] cm0002@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago

Heh yea same, I don't really care if it's Leif Erikson Day or Give Mr. Krabs All Your Money Day, I just need to know if it's a day off or not LMAO

Though some are fun, like Valentine's Day often serves as a perfect excuse to have a date night with my SO (though we often tend to actually do it a couple days after or before to avoid everyone else doing Valentine's Day date nights lolol (unless there's a good deal ofc))

[-] Karyoplasma@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

(unless there’s a good deal ofc)

There is not. Handing out discounts on one of the biggest consumersim-fueled dates in the year is just not maximizing profit and hence not fit for capitalistic environment.

[-] Skullgrid@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago

In the civilised world, it's not called a holiday unless you get a day off work

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[-] samus12345@lemm.ee 18 points 1 month ago

What do you mean, it's right there in the wild.

[-] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 15 points 1 month ago

On the other hand Lupercalia has a long standing history. Sacrifice a goat. (just getting some snaks together for the party). Run a race, good fun and competition. Consensual spanking with goat skin whips, good clean fun.

[-] djsoren19 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Kinda a false equivalency, no? There's a lot more history and tradition steeped in something like Christmas/Yule than Valentine's Day, unless you're suggesting we should call it a feast day in honor of the St Valentine or w/e.

You can celebrate some holidays in a traditional, non-commercialized manner. There's not really a way to celebrate Valentine's Day without consumerism.

Edit: As many are trying to point out, yes you can show your love to your SO without consumerism. You should be doing it everyday. If anyone has any ideas on how to go above and beyond to demonstrate your commitment to a person without going out/giving a gift/dressing especially fancy, I'm all ears.

[-] Weirdfish@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I can think of quite a few ways to show love w my S.O. without consumerism.

Also, I don't see any false equivalence, just because it's been around longer doesn't make Christmass any less made up.

[-] criitz@reddthat.com 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

There's a clear difference between the traditions behind Christmas/Yule and the purely capitalism-driven Valentine's Day sales event.

[-] ZeroCool@slrpnk.net 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

There's a clear difference between the longstanding traditions behind Christmas/Yule and the capitalism-driven Valentine's Day sales event. And we all know it.

Yes, like jolly old Santa Claus dressed up in his red and white suit as popularized by... Coca Cola in the ‘30s. You’re right, Christmas is totally different than Valentine’s Day.

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[-] ZeroCool@slrpnk.net 7 points 1 month ago

Edit: As many are trying to point out,

Just to be clear, by “many” you mean two. Two people replied to you… now it’s three.

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[-] kernelle@0d.gs 7 points 1 month ago

Don't be so cynical, and the value you put on tradition is an entirely personal thing. Valentines day has been celebrated for hundreds of years as well so it's by definition a tradition.

We spread out days throughout the year to put emphasis on the people who are dear to us, ofcourse we should show them every single day, but it's not a bad thing to highlight a day of the year.

And since you've decided it's only about consumerism, let me give you a few ways to go above and beyond for you partner without having to resort to consumerism:

  • Learning a skill related to your SO
  • Revisiting a place or activity you enjoyed together, maybe throw in a well prepared picnic
  • Growing your own flowers in advance
  • Cooking a meal which is difficult and high effort to make

The amount of value placed in a day like today depends on relationship, but saying it's only about consumerism is such a big cop-out.

[-] Mothra@mander.xyz 6 points 1 month ago

I disagree with your last sentence, but not the rest of the comment. Plenty of ways to celebrate your SO without spending. It's easier to celebrate without consumerism than Christmas or New Years for that matter.

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[-] Hazelnutcookiez 6 points 1 month ago

Valentines day has a quiet a bit of history too though.

Some people believe that Valentine's day only came to be because of lupercalia, witch was a festival.

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[-] psoul@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

Me and my partner are going to a potluck with friends because our love should be shared with people we hold dear but that’s just us I guess.

[-] Hazelnutcookiez 5 points 1 month ago

At some point in history it was known as feast of Saint Valentines, so pot luck is probably a pretty solid way to celebrate.

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[-] maxalmonte14@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

February 14th is my birthday so of course I hate Valentine's Day, I can't hang out with my friends 'cause they're hanging with their girlfriends, and if I'm in a relationship I have to go buy flowers and stuff the day of my birthday instead of just chilling and playing videogames which I honestly prefer. And don't get me started on people assuming I like everything heart shaped and stuff...

If these two events were a separate thing I'd probably be OK with Valentine's Day TBH.

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[-] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 13 points 1 month ago

Made up CORPORATE holiday, just like Sweetest Day. We don't even get it off!

You don't need a day to tell that special someone how you feel, just do it!

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[-] taanegl@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago

Here we see the spawning grounds of the Pagan holidays, where a young holiday is learning to walk. But wait, in comes it's natural predator the Christian holiday. The Holiday struggles for a bit, but it is in vain...

[-] whotookkarl@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I like Arbor Day, nobody can agree what day it is, but everyone likes the idea of picking a day in spring to plant a few trees

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[-] shutz@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago

I refer to it as Singles Awareness Day. For the obvious reason.

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[-] MattW03@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

True. I've find the Easter Bunny in the wild, last spring .

Best free chocolate ever.

If green you can actually eat them as a survival tactic.

[-] someguy3@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

The solstices would like a word.

[-] psx_crab@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago

Lunar New Year too.

[-] Pregnenolone@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Where in the world is Valentine’s Day a holiday?

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[-] AoxoMoxoA@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Happy Ishtar !

I mean happy Easter not the pagan orgy holiday represented by eggs and rabbits etc that we all participate in for some reason

[-] RandomVideos@programming.dev 7 points 1 month ago
[-] codexarcanum@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 month ago

Well, they probably largely aren't. American companies push our culture everywhere to encourage consumerist spending. Our media is systematically complicit with this. Aside from the obvious like commercials and product placement, our media also glorifies acquisition as both goal and reward. Not sure how to solve a problem? Buy a solution. Just "solved" a problem with consumption? Better reward yourself with a little treat (and some more consumption.)

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[-] callyral@pawb.social 4 points 1 month ago

Here in Brazil we have Dia dos Namorados (day of the romantic partners) which is the same as Valentine's Day, but in June.

[-] Kalkarino@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

My grandpa used to break up with my grandma to avoid having to buy gifts for her, then get back together after lol

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[-] lugal@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 month ago

Don't complain if you get a day off

[-] taiyang@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I do call all holidays dumb but I'll still use it as an excuse to take a day off or do something. I teach at an all girls university and they are 100% on board having Friday off in the name of Valentine's Day. Lol

(Oh and before you say "everyone would say yes to that" you haven't met the kids who take college seriously)

[-] AFC1886VCC@reddthat.com 6 points 1 month ago

Everyone should get a day off just to eat chocolate and fuck.

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[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

I mean the astrological holidays are just kinda there

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Everybody celebrates the trisolar syzygy, whether they want to or not.

[-] NostraDavid@programming.dev 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

No, I just don't like holidays that are being abused by companies to make a buck. That goes for Christmas as well.

The Summer Holidays don't have that issue.

Easy as is.

Also, Valentine's Day is not even a holiday, idiot 😂

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