Everyone has his holiday preference. Some people dig the thrills of Halloween; some enjoy the chills of Christmas. However, I have to say Valentine’s Day is by far my favorite holiday. This is highly ironic, considering I have never had a valentine. 
Now, how on earth does that make sense? One might ask and my answer is very cliché: magic.
I may not have had a valentine in my lifetime, but the emotion is not lost for me. I fancy the idea of a couple celebrating their relationship with cheesy teddy bears and the iconic heart-shaped box of chocolates. I admit that the holiday is full of a corporate monster; however, I feel that is part of the charm. 
When I walk into any store around Valentine’s Day, I see the many creative products corporations have produced, and it never fails to bring a smile upon my face.  
Something about a dancing stuffed gorilla in boxers with hearts on them really makes me smile.
 That dancing gorilla also gives me a feel that Valentine’s Day is very aware of what it is. I receive the feeling that it has a sense of humor about itself that other holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, lack. A ton more jokes are made toward this holiday than any other, in my experience. 
I have also heard complaints against this holiday because of the skepticism toward the existence of love. My argument is whether or not a person believes in love, there is no denying that our culture is based around love. From music, to statuses on Facebook, you can’t escape the term. I don’t know if love is real or not; however, I feel there are far worse beliefs to have a holiday based around. 
So, beggars can’t be choosers.
Also, some criticism is thrown around the fact the focus of the holiday is on high school couples. 
I say that, even if a relationship is merely in high school, that doesn’t make the day any less significant. Teenage years are the years with the most passion in the heart, so a person’s girlfriend or boyfriend could always surprise his or her significant other. It may not be the most mature of couples spending their day together, but it can be just as sweet.
Valentine’s Day is probably the cheesiest, most commercial and most shallow of holidays. I am not blind to its flaws, but I can celebrate them. It gives the world a warm, goofy glow for a day, which, in time warmly glows my goofy heart.