Does Valentine’s Day really matter?

Yesterday was St. Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Some people really get into it while others simply can’t be bothered. Society Magazine’s Bryan Kimenyi asked some people about the relevance of the day.Personally, Valentine’s Day is just like any other day. I love my wife everyday and there is no reason to wait for 14th of February to express my love or make her feel special. I do that every day. Dr. Alex NyemaziI think it matters most to people in love. On this day, those without love partners feel left out and they end up searching for love, which is a good thing. Mugabe Gerald (Economic expert, MINICOFIN)Valentine’s Day is a day of love and romance for some, a day of chocolate and cards for others, but for many, it’s a day of bitter desperation and longing. I don’t have a girlfriend but even if I did, Valentine’s Day would be just like any other day.Robert Karitanyi (Compliance &Risk manager, Fina Bank)I think Valentine’s Day is a great idea, but the way it is handled is just madness. Pedro Calderon said love without madness is no love. People should keep it intimate and simple and according to their financial means. Kimenyi Herve (Comedian, Comedy Knights)To me Valentine’s Day is like any other and it does not mean anything to me because it was named after a human being like me. I find nothing special about it and I wonder what makes people go crazy.Kim Kamasa (Prime Minister’s Office)I don’t believe in showing love to a partner once a year. However, I don’t dismiss Valentine’s as a day put aside for love due to the busy world we live in. About its relevance, I think it is an invention by those that want to promote consumerism. Prince Kwizera (Journalist Kigali Today)Personally, I think Valentine’s Day is great. But love should be celebrated any day and any time, not only for couples in love, but for love in general. It’s a great day to remember that love is the most important thing in life.Chantal Umuhoza (SAAF Project Coordinator-ARBEF)