"Cupid Day" and other high school traditions

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I had actually never heard about Cupid Day until this book. In elementary school for Valentine's day, kids brought in decorated boxes and every kid was given a card from everyone, so no one felt left out. I agree with Shelle that Cupid Day does seem to be a way to distinguish between those considered popular and those with few friends, which I imagine was not what administrators intended when they decided to do it.
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My school did a carnation thing. Didn't have to be romantic but anyone could pay for their lover or friend and the school committee would deliver it to the individual's homeroom. It was nice but I suppose for those who didn't get anything, it'd be a little sad. It's definitely a bit more private this way than over the speakers.
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In middle school we sent lollipops to each other, and at the time I didn't think much about how it could hurt everyone else. In high school, we were allowed to carry the things our valentines gave us, but nothing was delivered that I remember.
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We didn't have these traditions, it was an odd concept for me.
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In school, we have Intramurals Day that usually falls on Valentine's Day.
One particular silly tradition kids do is capturing two people to be handcuffed together in a "love booth" or something.
Most captured "couples" did not consent to it. Those who wanted them captured just paid the facilitators.
The higher the pay, the longer the couple had to be handcuffed together. The facilitators do it to raise funds for the prizes or something.
The only good thing about it was the non-existent cameras on phones. It was in the last 2000s, and there were no smartphones in my time back then.
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There were never any traditions like that in my school.
There was nothing happening at school that marked February 14 as a special day. It just wasn't noticed and went by like any other day. But based on all the comments here, I guess it might have been fun so long as no one got hurt.
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We didn't have such traditions and I have not heard of them before, and I won't advise such.
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Unfortunately, my high school didn't have anything even remotely fun. Cupid's Day doesn't sound like the best idea, but I'd honestly love to hear some healhier alternatives so there could be better and more fun traditions for everyone.
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