After reading an article in the Kuwait Times this morning about the anticipation of V Day in Kuwait, I noticed a few things. First and foremost, it is obvious how this American, commercialized holiday has established itself halfway around the world from decorated restaurants to neighborhood flower shops. Second, I wondered how teenagers and young adults would celebrate this publicly in Kuwait.
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At first glance, it is nearly impossible to decipher from where this article originated: Florida? France? Lebanon?. The same feelings of lust, loss, loneliness and appreciation that are often synonymous with Valentine's Day were all expressed. After ordering my take-out sushi-for-one from a local Japanese restaurant, I was bombarded with "Happy Valentine's Day, Ma'm. Enjoy." (I was even granted a Diet Coke for free because, "It's just a Coke on Valentine's Day, Ma'm") As polite and thoughtful as that was, and maybe even perceptive given that I look semi American and therefore must be celebrating this holiday, I couldn't help but think, "Obviously I'm not going to enjoy this if I'm eating if alone at my house on this hyped up holiday." Nevertheless, during the brief moment that I emerged from my apartment, trying to be as unanimous as possible, and found several young, unmarred adults dining together to celebrate this ubiquitous fete d'amour, I concluded that various countries around the world can customize this now global tradition to their own likings.
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