[Colonel Kangaroo]

Lots of $$$ involved. Holidays are big business. Even holidays with old historical origins are exploited. Take Valentine's Day - a minor no-account holiday promoted and exploited by florists, candy makers, jewelers, etc. A better name for it would be Mushy Money Day, a needless day where trinkets are extorted out of husbands and boyfriends by the fear that the significant woman will get sore.

[Hardastarboard]

Sweetest Day and Grandparent's Day come to mind for faux "holidays" as well.

[KevinDavis]

No that is Love Day....