Don't read too much into occasions (or excuses) to celebrate. Actually, I have to excerpt, because Carolyn's response is brilliant:
Society looks for all kinds of ways to say, “Yippee, yay us.” Valentine’s Day sends the message that coupled is better than single; Fourth of July says Americans are better den all youse udder guys; Thanksgiving says people with close families and fat turkeys are better than those without; Christmas says solstice celebrations matter more when they’re all about Jesus; and New Year’s even tries to make the argument that Dec. 31 is more fun or significant than, I dunno, April 20.
Ha:
BTW if you’re ever lonely and want to get lots of replies on Twitter, tweet a broken link.
— Phil Plait (@BadAstronomer) April 20, 2013
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