Why One Woman Thinks Valentine's Day Cards Should Be the New Christmas Cards — Valentine's Day

Major holidays tend to have major expectations. Think about Christmas, with its long list of gifts to give, meals to make, cookies to bake, and cards to send. The list is especially long when you're a parent because you're also trying hard to create traditions and make memories. On the flip side, minor holidays like Valentine's Day are heavy on the fun and low on expectations.

It wasn't until my friend shared a brilliant revelation with me that I realized the true power of minor holidays. She explained that shifting some major expectations from "The Big Holidays" to minor ones changes the game for everything from cookie decorating to holiday cards.

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