World over in February young couples celebrate Valentines Day
with laughter and promises of undying love. The celebration
knows no barriers and whether 4 or 80 years old, people with
hope treasure the phrase "Will you be my Valentine."
Mid- Feb heralded in ancient Rome, the coming of spring and even
in pre-Christian times people celebrated a "fertility" festival
with great joy. Much later the festival celebrated on Feb 14th
was in honor of St. Valentine who is believed to have signed a
letter to his beloved on his death bed as "from your Valentine."
Red hearts, beautifully wrapped chocolates, balloon bouquets,
and so on flood the markets and most young men are in a quandary
as to what will make a "memorable gift."
Here are a few ideas to set your creativity rolling:
1. Abandon all ideas of dinner in a crowded restaurant where
couples will be jostling for space. Plan a special "time for
two" either on a patio overlooking a garden or on a boat
sailing down a moonlit river or sea. Choose to pack a picnic
basket with foods that triggers off memories. For example
perhaps the two of you had enjoyed chocolate donuts one day, or
a pizza with toppings both love, or a cookie specially baked by
you. Take along music or compose a song to sing to her. Serenade
her like knights used to on bent knee.
2. If you have gathered many pictures or video clips of your
time together then put together an album with specially written
captions and a witty heading. You could even say "this gamine
grimace enchanted me," be original and let your imagination and
sense of humor take wing.
3. If you are going to be away on Valentines Day meet online for
a special chat. Make it a cyber date--the World Wide Web will
close up the distances.
4. Avoid the run-of-the-mill activities and plan to go to an
amusement park or fair. Have a rollicking time on the roller
coaster.
5. If you know of a movie she has been dying to see -get it and
plan an evening enjoying the film.
6. If she loves gizmos get her a digital camera or video phone.
7. Don your apron and chef's hat and cook a special meal.
8. Pamper her by gifting her a session at a spa she loves.
9. Plan a weekend get-away and take her somewhere special.
10. Pot a special plant for her. One that will grow and bloom
along with your relationship.
Valentines Day is special so consider something unique. Most
people will not have the spirit of adventure in them and try
something different. They feel safer going with the crowd and
presenting their love with cards, red balloons, hearts cut out
of red paper or fabric, Godiva's chocolates, or a dinner in a
favorite restaurant. Dare to be different and you will be
remembered.
About Author: Paul Wilson is a freelance writer for
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