Singles Awareness Day
Enjoying the freedom to focus on personal goals, hobbies, and friendships without the compromise of a partner's preferences or schedule.
Single is no longer a lack of options – but a choice. A choice to refuse to let your life be defined by your relationship status but to live every Happily and let your Ever After’ work itself out.
Mandy Hale
How to Celebrate Singles Awareness/Appreciation Day
Singles Awareness Day can be a humorous holiday to celebrate being single, to share with single friends, to send each other presents or even order yourself some flowers. Check out a few of these ideas for celebrating:
Wear Green or Black
On this day many people wear green, as it is the complementary opposite of red. Another popular option is an absence of color (black), to symbolize an absence of celebration.
Appreciate Your Single Friends
It is also important to make sure that all of your single friends and family members feel appreciated. You never know how someone is feeling. While some people embrace being single, there are others who feel incredibly down about their single status.
Some who celebrate Singles Awareness Day just want to remind romantic couples that they don’t need to be in a relationship to celebrate life, and that the key to being happy is being able to be happy with yourself.
They may feel that no one wants them or that they are never going to be in a relationship. It is important to lift these people up and to let them know how incredible they are. Plus, it always feels good to be nice to others and make them feel better about themselves, doesn’t it?
Attend Singles Awareness Events
There are many different events that take place on this date. This includes gathering with friends and family members, as well as volunteering and traveling. On this day, single people will often get together in honor of their single status.
Whether your love being single or you’re not so happy about it, Single Awareness Day is important because everyone can take a moment to realize that you do not need to be in a relationship in order to have a happy life.
Treat Yourself
The main way to celebrate Singles Awareness Day, though, is to treat yourself. After all, we all deserve a treat from time-to-time, don’t we?
That’s what this day is about. So, if you have been wanting a certain pair of shoes for quite some time, today is the day to purchase them! Or, how about taking yourself out for a lovely meal? Treat yourself and appreciate how amazing you are.
Go to Brazil!
One increasingly popular activity is to travel to Brazil and witness the Brazilian Carnival that takes place during this period.
The trip, coupled with the fact that Brazil doesn’t celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14, but celebrates in June instead, provides a temporary getaway from the neon pink of the Valentine’s holiday in the Western culture. This can be substituting it with a different celebration.
Learn About Singles Awareness Day
After a Christmas spent with elderly family members asking when they’re finally going to get married, or at least find a boyfriend or girlfriend to bring home, life does not get any easier for singles after Christmas, either.
No sooner have the Santa Claus and snowman decorations vanished from the shops than the shelves begin to burst with cuddly teddy bears, heart-shaped balloons, and boxes of cheap chocolates, all in shades of nauseating neon pinks and reds.
Yes, Valentine’s Day has become one of the world’s most profitable occasions, yet another marketing scheme that has hit pay dirt more than the original creators of the idea could have ever dreamed.
Singles Awareness Day takes place on the day after Valentine’s Day. It is also commonly known as Singles Appreciation Day.
It is designed as a day for single people to celebrate. After all, those in relationships get to experience the joy of Valentine’s Day, so why shouldn’t single people have a day for themselves as well?
It is also a great day for recognizing other forms of love, for example, the love between family and friends, as well as loving yourself.
History of Valentine’s Day
For singles, on the other hand, Valentine’s day can be a simple and cruel reminder that they are alone. No pink stuffed animals for them, and no tacky heart-shaped boxes of poor quality chocolate, either, though one does tend to wonder whether that really makes them worse off in the first place.
Singles Awareness Day was started in 2001 by a high school student, Dustin Barnes, along with his friends, who wanted to celebrate singleness instead of feeling isolated.
They also sold discounted chocolates and other Valentine’s candy as a subversive form of protest. Barnes took the celebration with him into his college years at Mississippi State University and its popularity has continued to grow over the years.
Originally, some singles referred to February 15 as Single’s Awareness Day with the acronym: SAD) until it they realized that that was just depressing.
Choosing the day after Valentine’s Day allowed single people a chance to turn this into a celebration rather than a festival of self-pity.
There is no reason to be miserable that you are independent and unattached; on the contrary, there are many more people in relationships than you might think who rather wish they were in your shoes, with nobody to answer to but themselves.
This is the day that all of the single people can proudly stand up and show that it is okay to be single. Take that, Cupid!
Singles Awareness Day FAQs
Is Singles Awareness Day celebrated in countries with unique traditions?
Yes! In China, Singles’ Day (November 11) is massive, with record-breaking online shopping events.
In Finland, “Friend’s Day” (Ystävänpäivä) celebrates friendship rather than romance, making it more inclusive.
What’s the history of singles embracing green on this day?
Some singles wear green on Singles Awareness Day because it contrasts Valentine’s Day red, symbolizing individuality and fresh starts.
Do animals have their own version of this day?
Pet owners celebrate “Singles Awareness Day” by spoiling their furry companions. This trend started on social media as a playful twist on love.
How is Singles Awareness Day reflected in pop culture?
It’s inspired movies like How to Be Single and TV shows promoting independence and friendships, such as “Galentine’s Day” in Parks and Recreation.
Are there historical figures who embodied the spirit of Singles Awareness Day?
Nikola Tesla famously chose lifelong singlehood, focusing on his work. Similarly, writer Jane Austen remained single, inspiring generations to prioritize personal fulfillment.
Are there any superstitions tied to Singles Awareness Day?
A playful superstition says treating yourself to chocolates ensures happiness all year. Another claims buying flowers boosts confidence and luck.
How do singles use this day to support others?
Many volunteer at shelters or mentor younger people, turning the day into an opportunity to spread kindness and build connections.
Can Singles Awareness Day help combat social stigma?
Yes! Movements like “Single Pride” embrace singleness as a valid lifestyle, challenging stereotypes about loneliness and societal expectations.
What’s a quirky alternative to Valentine’s Day traditions?
Some singles create “anti-Valentine’s cards” with humorous messages like “Love yourself first.” Others host karaoke nights with breakup anthems.
Could Singles Awareness Day inspire new holidays?
The growing focus on self-love and independence could lead to events celebrating solo travel, career achievements, or personal hobbies globally.
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