Re: Why are muslim parents so concerned about little little things?
Some of these occasions/events are acknowledged in the form of fundraising. Earth Day is a big deal across the schools with students. They usually raise funds and also plant a tree or some form of greenery. A lot of companies and schools sponsor charities (Heart and Stroke Foundation, Breast Cancer, Cancer Society, Diabetes Society, Terry Fox, etc.) throughout the year. Items are sold, people are asked to donate funds or volunteer, people participate in charity runs/bike runs and these are usually huge events raising thousands and thousands of dollars. This is normally involves the entire community and it is voluntary to participate.
I don’t know if V Day is “sponsored” by schools. I really don’t see the harm in little kids sharing treats as someone above mentioned that it brings a smile onto their face. The secondary schools (highschools) are not really into it.