All lovers are waiting for Valentine's Day.It is clear that there is no special occasion for showing sincere feelings. But if it is there – Valentine's Day, then why not celebrate it? Say about your love once again, show tenderness, confirm your feelings. And just spend this day differently from other secular holidays. How to celebrate Valentine's Day so that it becomes special and memorable? A holiday for two.
Traditions, signs and beliefs of Valentine's Day
This winter holiday traces its history back toduring the Roman Empire. When Emperor Claudius II issued a decree banning new marriages. But what is an imperial decree for the human heart? Is it possible to forbid love? People continued to fall in love despite all decrees. The young priest Valentin took it upon himself to marry the unfortunate lovers. Alas, the price for this was the freedom and life of Valentin. As punishment for secret weddings, the priest was imprisoned and sentenced to death. The warden, having learned that the disgraced priest was also a healer, asked him to heal his blind daughter Julia. Valentin and Julia fell in love, but could not be together. On the eve of the execution, on February 13, the priest wrote his beloved a letter and signed it "Your Valentine." Julia was able to read the message only after Valentine's execution, on February 14. And this day became a symbol of all-conquering love, Valentine's Day. Naturally, all the traditions and signs of Valentine's Day are connected with finding your soulmate, with romantic relationships, with a marriage proposal. All of them, like the holiday itself, came to us from Europe. Some have taken root, some have changed, and some only make you smile. Here is one of the oldest beliefs. The first man an unmarried girl meets on this day becomes her Valentine (whether he wants it or not). There was also a belief that Saint Valentine comes down to earth and tells the names of the betrothed. Therefore, young people would tell fortunes on the name of their beloved, pulling out pieces of paper with names from a bowl. Or this sign. If a girl sees a robin in the sky on February 14, then her husband will be a sailor, if a sparrow, then she will be the wife of a poor man, and if a goldfinch, then she is destined to marry a rich man. It was believed that on Valentine's Day any woman can easily propose to a man. He has the right to both agree and refuse. But if he does not accept the offer, he is obliged to give the lady a silk dress as a token of gratitude. If a man makes the offer, he must give her some item of clothing. As a token of consent, the woman accepts the gift. It is interesting that in the first case, the lady received either a husband or a dress. And in the second - either everything or nothing. Of course, today no one observes such customs. But in our time, a tradition has emerged to schedule weddings, weddings and engagements for this day. And if not such solemn and significant events, then a romantic dinner, a walk, a short trip or a noisy party are a must. How exactly to celebrate Valentine's Day, everyone decides for themselves. Today there are more than enough opportunities for this.
Modern ideas of the holiday of all lovers
The easiest option is a romantic dinnerin a cafe or restaurant. Delicious, warm, easy. But, alas, not original. Want something unusual? Arrange a photo shoot for two. Surely the day will be bright and emotional. And you will also have romantic photos as a keepsake. And why not celebrate this holiday with a visit to a beauty salon? And also together. Change your image: dye your hair, get a haircut, piercing or tattoo. Of course, this is an idea for the most daring. But why not? Try it - such experiments bring you closer. Surely, an evening spent at the skating rink, or a horse ride, or a sleigh ride will not leave you indifferent. A beauty salon can be replaced with spa treatments or a sauna, and a restaurant with a water park. In the end, you can contact a holiday agency. They will find many ideas that will seem interesting and original to you. But even in our crazy times, no one has canceled the established traditions of this holiday. And the most traditional was and remains a dinner for two (at home and by candlelight).
Romantic dinner on Valentine's Day
Such a dinner should not be limited tothe banal "to have a drink, a snack and... (you know what I mean)." An exciting atmosphere conducive to tenderness, trust and frankness can be created at home. How? Here's what decorator Lisa Eshwa advises. Use roses and candles to set the table. You can put a vase of roses in the center of the table. You can put rosebuds or petals in glasses of water. The table should also be decorated with candles. You can arrange many different candles in candlesticks. You can place candles on a large plate covered with decorative stones. A gift intended for a loved one can also be decorated with a rose and a ribbon. It is advisable to set the table in traditional colors - red, white and black. For example, use white and black plates with red napkins or napkins with traditional symbols: cupids, hearts and roses. You can lay out hearts cut out of red paper on the table. You can write love messages on the plates with a special marker. The menu for a romantic dinner should include fruits and chocolate. It is necessary to add aphrodisiacs (generators of love energy) to the dishes prepared for such a table. The most accessible of them are pomegranate, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, coriander. Here, for example, is a recipe for a simple dessert with aphrodisiacs. Bananas, cut lengthwise into two halves, pour honey, sprinkle with cinnamon and nuts. In a word, use all the possibilities for a real romantic holiday. And not only at home. If you and your beloved work together, then start Valentine's Day right in the office.
Office version of the Day of all lovers
How to celebrate Valentine's Day in the office?Create a festive atmosphere using holiday symbols. Decorate your workplace (both yours and his). Set a themed screensaver or desktop wallpaper on your computer screen. Let it contain not only a beautiful picture, but also congratulatory text, poems, or a declaration of love. The table can also be decorated with angels or images of a couple in love. Or with a joint photo of you, or a Valentine, or flowers, or balloons. Send a beautiful postcard or voice greeting by e-mail. Leave a prepared gift or treat on the table. By the way, celebrating Valentine's Day at work has become fashionable, even if no one is in love with anyone. The general atmosphere of a romantic holiday is conducive to pleasant communication and sincere relationships. In offices, not only corporate get-togethers are organized, but also fun competitions and games. Employees are offered to compete in singing love songs, composing love messages, making bouquets and Valentines. They also hold competitions for compliments to colleagues and for festive desserts. And, of course, they give simple souvenirs and flowers. Such a holiday is a great reason to declare your love if your beloved (and part-time colleague) does not yet know about your feelings. Believe me, you will not find a better occasion. And even if suddenly he does not share your feelings, you can turn everything into a festive joke. So even a working Valentine's Day can become a real holiday and the beginning of a romantic relationship. But what if your passionate relationship has already moved into a calmer and more stable phase? What if you already have a family and children? Valentine's Day is still your holiday! Spend it with your family. At home, you can also arrange a festive dinner, sing karaoke, watch a good movie or play interesting board games. You can take a family walk or a trip to the skating rink. Confess your love to your loved ones - spouses, children, parents. Remember that this holiday is Valentine's Day. Everyone! We recommend reading:
