Total aside - but this reminded me - I don't know if you heard what happened Valentine's Day.
In the Defence area of Karachi, a lot of couples were celebrating Valentine's Day at the park. One of the religious groups came in and danda kai zor sai made everyone disperse.
Good! I am sure they didn't hit the womenfolk.. :)
I agree with NYCGori, if you practice Islam as a way of life, the kids will follow, it's only natural. If you are relaxed, then they will also be the same, they will go out and celebrate all kinds of holidays. and then we complain why such kids grow up to be headaches in our community. (.. life1)