Giving flowers or gifts to each other is more meaningful if done with sincerity - Illustration photo
I am forty years old. An age that seems to lie somewhere in the middle, at the intersection of society.
I say that because in my twenties I saw the trend of giving flowers and gifts on holidays and festivals such as March 8, February 14 or October 20... Even though those days were not as bustling and noisy throughout the streets, not as widespread on social networks or media channels as they are today...
Actually, psychologically, everyone likes to receive flowers and gifts at any time, not just on a special occasion. I am no exception. And of course, if it is a gift that you are looking forward to, the joy increases many times over.
However, for me, if it is a formality, something that follows a trend, I don't like it. I don't like it even more when it is to keep up with friends, or to be like others, to serve "virtual living"...
That is not to say I am against or attacking.
Because March 8th doesn't necessarily mean flowers or any big gifts; then you have to scratch your head thinking and choosing.
March 8 is simply a meal organized by your colleagues; ordering or cooking yourself is also fun, very wonderful. It is fun, friendly, and brings colleagues together. I have experienced such "women's festivals" at the office where I work.
And in the family, how is March 8th? In 14 years of marriage, I have never once asked or hinted that my husband would buy or give me any gifts on those occasions. I agree that when caring for each other, sometimes a gift is a gesture of the heart, sincerity and even a surprise. However, honestly, "If you don't like the gift or it doesn't suit you very much, even if it's a surprise, how would you react?"...
My mother is 60 years old this year. Having worked hard all her life, she has never known what International Women's Day or Vietnamese Women's Day is... and of course she has never asked for anything.
I am not modern, but I am confident that I am not outdated. However, I have no concept that March 8 must have flowers and gifts.
Buying and giving gifts doesn't have to be on the right occasion. Gifts don't have to be "big" either. For me, "gifts" for my mother are simply a few clothes to wear at home, sometimes a pair of shoes or a bag for her to wear to a wedding or a trip... That's enough fun.
I am happy and mothers like my mother are certainly very happy! Happiness does not necessarily have to be on March 8.
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