Love or consumerism?

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Kiyoshi Koiwai in Op-Ed

Brandon Argueta

Chronicle Reporter

The ideal gifts for Valentine’s Day was flowers, chocolate, and a stuffed animal. Handmade gifts are the hardest to create but leave a lasting impression. These small gestures on Valentine’s Day made our partner feel special. With the growth of internet and other technological advancements, businesses take the opportunity to advertise their Valentine’s Day deals and products. We often notice advertisements offering special deals for Valentine’s Day, like Verizon Wireless offering deals on the latest phones and tablets. Verison persuades people to join their services by asking consumers, “What will you get your valentine this year?”

Is it right to use Valentine’s Day to promote consumerism? Is a new phone or a tablet the new ideal gift? How will you change the celebration of Valentine’s Day?