7 Days of Valentines: Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holiday
Everyone is familiar with Valentine’s Day but did you know there is actually an entire week of Valentines celebrations? With Valentine’s Day approaching, it can sometimes be difficult to come up with new and creative ways to show your loved one how much you care. Rather than going with the same old gifts or activities, why not try something unique and different this year?
Each day in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day has a special meaning and is celebrated with its own unique activity. To get you started, here are some creative ways to celebrate the week of Valentine’s Day:
Day 1 – Roses
The first day is referred to as Rose Day, where you can surprise your significant other with a gorgeous bouquet of roses or even just one single rose. You don’t have to give cut roses, you can gift anything rose related such as rose bath bomb, rose scented diffuser, or rose facial mask.
If you choose roses, here are the meanings of the different colored roses.
Red Rose
It is well known that red roses represent love and romance. A single red rose conveys simplicity and sincerity while arrangements with multiple blooms often represent commitment or dedication.
White Rose
White roses represent purity and innocence, as well as reverence, humility and youthfulness.
Pink Rose
The beauty of pink roses suggest grace, elegance, admiration and joy. The deep pink color symbolizes appreciation and gratitude while the lighter shades are perfect for expressing admiration or joy.
Yellow Rose
A yellow rose is a great way to show joy and gladness. It is also a way to let somebody know that you care and appreciate them for who they are.
Orange Rose
An orange rose symbolizes passion, desire and enthusiasm. The color of the rose can express feelings from admiration to fascination.
Purple Rose
The purple rose symbolizes enchantment and love at first sight. It can also be used to express admiration and adoration.
No matter what color roses you decide on, it’s sure to bring a smile to your significant other’s face! So why not start the week of love with something special like roses!
Day 2 – Propose Day
Now this day is not just for marriage proposals! It is a perfect day to make your relationship official, celebrate your anniversary or make a promise to each other. On this day, it’s time to express your heartfelt emotions and let the other person know how much you care about them. You can either write a romantic poem for them or get creative with a song you wrote just for them.
Day 3 – Chocolate Day
Chocolate Day is a great way to show your partner how much they mean to you and that nothing can quite match the sweetness you two share. You can gift each other a box of chocolates or handmade treats like cookies, cakes and brownies.
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Day 4 – Teddy Bear Day
Teddy bears are so cute and cuddly and the perfect way to show your partner how much you care about them. A teddy bear can make for a great gift on this day – whether it’s a small one or an oversized bear, it’ll be sure to bring out lots of smiles!
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Day 5 – Promise Day
Promise Day is the perfect day to express your everlasting love and commitment to each other. Whether it’s a promise to stay together through thick and thin, or just little promises like being there for each other in times of need. You could make a promise to go on a date night once a week or to book a weekend getaway togethe.
Day 6 – Hug Day
It’s no secret that hugs can make you feel better, and when shared with someone special it can be even more magical! On Hug Day, why not give each other an extra tight hug and express your love without saying a single word. It’s sure to leave you both feeling warm and fuzzy inside!
Day 7 – Kiss Day
The most awaited day of the week is Kiss Day. After a whole week of love, it’s time to seal it all with a kiss. You can either go for long and passionate kiss or just take a second out of your busy day to give each other a peck on the lips. Either way, it’ll be sure to make the day special!
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be boring or predictable, there are so many creative ways that you can show someone how much they mean to you without breaking the bank or even leaving home! Try out these 7 days of Valentines for yourself this year – we guarantee it will make February 14th extra special for both of you!!