Happy Valentine's Day

Still from Bones 6:14: "The Bikini in the Soup" otherwise known as The Valentine's Day Episode, because it takes place on Valentine's Day. And it's partly hilarious, and partly heart-breaking.

Happy Valentine's Day you guys! Whether you're single, dating, engaged, married, or whatever, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY (MASSACRE)!!

I've been thinking about all this love stuff, lately. Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Why aren't the banks closed February 14th? Did Hodgins remember to get Angela a gift this year? more importantly, WHAT did he get her? also, what did BOOTH GET BRENNAN? 

 I sincerely hope that by the time I'm done with this post, I will have succeeded in answering the questions that have been nagging me for the last fourteen days. And possibly longer. But before we can start, a good playlist is in order:

The Official Scattered Thoughts Valentine's Day Playlist

by Laura, with inspiration from my own Music Library

"Just a Kiss" - Lady Antebellum
"Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart"- Judy Garland
"Crazy For You"- Adele
"Just Haven't Met You Yet"- Michael Buble 
"Blake's View"- M. Ward
"Someone Like You"- Adele
"Enchanted"- Taylor Swift
"I Was Made for You"- She & Him
"Check Yes Juliet"- We The Kings
"For the First Time"- The Script
"Friday Night"- Lady Antebellum

"Got Me"- She & Him

"Home is a Fire"- Death Cab for Cutie

"I'm only Me when I'm with You"- Taylor Swift

"I'm Yours"- The Script

"I Thought I Saw Your Face Today"- She & Him

"I Will Posses Your Heart"- Death Cab for Cutie

"Lingering Still"- She & Him (yes, you know I LIKE She & Him...)

"Long Live"- Taylor Swift

"Love Song"- Adele

"The Man Who Can't be Moved"- The Script

"Here there Delilah"- Plain White T's

"Rhythim of Love"- Plain White T's

"Mine"- Taylor Swift

"Mushaboom"- Feist

"One and Only"- Adele

"Rave On"- M. Ward ft. Zooey Deschanel

"Science & Faith"- The Script

"She's got You High"- Mumm-Ra

"Sparks Fly"- Taylor Swift

"Stay Young, Go Dancing"- Death Cab for Cutie

"Sweet Disposition"- The Temper Trap

"There Goes the Fear"- The Doves

"There's a Light that Never Goes out"- The Smiths

"This=Love"- The Script

"You Make My Dreams"- Hall & Oates

1. Why Do We Celebrate Valentine's Day?

According to tradition, Valentine's Day is celebrated to honor one (or several) Christian Martyrs named Saint Valentine. It wasn't until about the 15th Century that the holiday was actually associated with Romantic Love. That came about because of courtly love, and the such. On this day, as you very well know, significant others are showered with red roses, and chocolates and red velvet cupcakes, am I right? You go out on a romantic date with The One. You are given sweet Hallmark Greeting cards, in which he/she expresses his/her undying love for you. Magazines are awash with ideas on how to get your guy to take more notice of you, and how to get a 'happy ending'. TV and Movie Theaters are filled with Romantic Comedies, and Chick Flicks. The Hallmark Channel has a Countdown to the Valentine's Day Countdown, then they have a Countdown to Valentine's Day.

The question remains: why on that  particular day? maybe because greeting card companies teamed up with flower companies, who in turn teamed up with clothing/accessory labels, who teamed up with department stores who teamed up with countless other industries (Yeah, I know. This isn't actually how it goes...) in order to brainwash our society into thinking we need to do something for Valentine's Day. I believe that while you don't have to, it certainly is nice to do something just because.

Dear Zooey Deschanel, roses are red, violets are blue, ukuleles are cool and so are you! 

2. Why aren't the Banks closed on Valentine's Day?

Since it is more of a commercial holiday than a religious one, or even a Federal (Government) one, banks don't close. I feel confident in saying, though, that in a dream world where chocolates don't make you gain weight and/or break out Valentine's Day (and National Chocolate Cake Day!) would be a national holiday.

3.Did Hodgins remember to get Angela a gift this year? more importantly, WHAT did he get her? also, what did BOOTH GET BRENNAN?

A. I honestly hope he did. 

B. Hopefully something sweet! and weird and creepy! but still super sweet!

C. OH MY GOD! I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN! BONES FANS, WHAT DO YOU THINK? SOUND OFF IN THE COMMENTS ;)

These flawless human beings wish you a Happy Valentine's Massacre Day!!

And so do I!!