But Jarvis quickly grew to hate what it became, calling it a “Hallmark holiday.” Ironically, and a little tragically, she spent her last years broke and bitter, filing petitions to end the very holiday she created. Even in the U.K., where it’s technically observed, many still grumble that it’s just a made-up excuse to sell cards and novelty mugs. Whether you go all out this weekend or just send a text, remember that the holiday might be manufactured, but what you do with it doesn’t have to be.
Author: Nini Nguyen
Published at: 2025-06-14 20:39:31
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