Valentine's Day is a day for love, romance and loyalty. However, Black Valentine's Day aims at a completely new aspect. No need for bright roses, sweet chocolate boxes or letters filled with words of love between lovers, Black Valentine's Day is a day dedicated to single people. So why is there such a special holiday? Let's find out with Mykingdom.
What is Black Valentine's Day?
Black Valentine, also known as "Singles' Day," is the exact opposite of traditional Valentine's Day. Instead of being used to celebrate love, Black Valentine is an opportunity for a person to look back and enjoy their current life, perhaps with some loneliness or disappointment in past love, or a couple. when you simply like the feeling of independence, doing everything yourself. For some people, Black Valentine's Day is an opportunity to express resistance to the expectations and imposition of traditional Valentine's Day.
Origin of Black Valentine's Day
Black Valentine's Day was born for those who are single, because not everyone can find their other half quickly. Black Valentine originates from Korea and takes place on April 14 every year.
Single people do not always spend this holiday alone, usually people who do not have a lover will gather to eat, drink and have fun. There are many special parties or social events held to celebrate singlehood. They will wear black clothes and eat Jajangmyeon traditional black bean noodles as a way to declare to the world that single people are not scary, they are still happy and enjoy their lives.
Those who celebrate Black Valentine's Day believe that before we learn how to love someone, we need to love ourselves first. Appreciating and loving oneself is a noble feeling that helps a person progress and develop in the future.
Meaning of Black Valentine's Day
Black Valentine's Day carries a deep and rich meaning. This holiday reminds people of the time when they were single. But loneliness is not something to be ashamed of, but part of the human experience. The most important thing is that we do not isolate ourselves in our grief, but find ways to accept and share our feelings with others.
You can make your own cards, or buy small gifts and invite single friends to gather on Singles' Day. This holiday will pass more meaningfully when you have friends by your side. Black Valentine is also an opportunity to promote self-acceptance and self-love. Instead of depending on others to feel happy, we can learn to create joy and fulfillment from within.
You can spend this holiday with friends or alone
Black Valentine's Day serves as a reminder of the "many forms" of love and relationships. This holiday reminds us that not everyone finds happiness in romantic relationships, and that there are different ways to experience and dream about love. Therefore, whether in a relationship or single, you need to honor and respect your personal experiences in both love and life.
