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Ayelet Waldman

Is Valentine's Day a day to make cupcakes with your children? No, Valentine's is supposed to be a day about romantic love.

Ayelet Waldman

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The quotation argues that Valentine's Day should focus on celebrating romantic relationships rather than family activities like baking with kids. It emphasizes that the holiday's main purpose is to honor love between partners, not general expressions of affection.

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