All lovers are waiting for Valentine's Day. It is clear that for the manifestation of sincere feelings, no special occasion is required. But if it really is - the Day of all lovers, then why not celebrate it? Once again, say about your love, show tenderness, confirm feelings. And just to spend this day is not the same as the rest of the 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 has its history from the timesThe Roman Empire. When the decree of Emperor Claudius II was banned from entering into new marriages. But what is the imperial decree for the human heart? Is it possible to forbid love? People continued to fall in love despite all the decrees. The young priest Valentine took upon himself the courage to crown the unfortunate lovers. Alas, the payment for this was the freedom and life of Valentine. In punishment for secret weddings, the priest was imprisoned and sentenced to death. The warden, having learned that the disgraced priest was also engaged in healing, asked him to heal his blind daughter Julia. Valentine and Julia fell in love, but could not be together. On the eve of the execution, on February 13, the priest wrote a letter to his lover and signed it "Your Valentine". Read the message Julia was able only after the execution of Valentine, February 14. And this day became a symbol of all-conquering love, the Day of all lovers. Naturally, all the traditions and signs of Valentine's Day are connected with the search for their second half, with romantic relations, with the offer of the hand and heart. All of them, like the holiday itself, came to us from Europe. Something caught on, something changed, and something only causes a smile. Here is one of the oldest beliefs. The first man who met an unmarried girl that day becomes her Valentine (he wants it, or not). Still there was a belief that St. Valentine descends to the ground and tells the names of the severed. Therefore, young people wondered at the name of the beloved, pulling out from the cup leaves with names. Or such a sign. If on February 14 a girl sees a robin in the sky, then her husband will become a sailor, if the sparrow is to be her a poor man's wife, and if she slots, it's fate to marry a rich man. It was believed that on Valentine's Day, any woman can easily make an offer to a man. He has the right to both agree and refuse. But if he does not accept the offer, then as a token of gratitude to give the lady a silk dress. If a sentence is made by a man, then he must give her some piece of clothing. In consent, the woman accepts the gift. Here after all as it is interesting, in the first case the lady received or the husband, or a dress. And in the second - either all or nothing. Of course, today no one observes such customs. But nowadays there is a tradition to appoint weddings, weddings and engagements for this day. And if not so solemn and significant events, then a romantic dinner, a walk, a little trip or a noisy party is necessary. How to celebrate the Day of all lovers, everyone decides for himself. Today, for this opportunity is more than enough. 
Modern ideas of the holiday of all lovers
The simplest option is a romantic dinner incafe or restaurant. Tasty, warm, not burdensome. But, alas, not original. Do you want something unusual? Arrange a photo session for two. Surely the day will be bright and emotional. Yes, and romantic photos will remain in memory. And why not celebrate this holiday by going to a beauty salon? And also together. Change the image: color your hair, make a haircut, piercing or tattoo. Of course, this is an idea for the bravest. But why not? Try - these experiments bring together. Certainly not leave you indifferent and evening spent at the rink, or horseback riding, or sledding. The beauty salon can be replaced by spa treatments or a sauna, and the restaurant has a water park. In the end, you can contact the holiday agency. They will have many ideas that seem interesting and original to you. But even in our crazy time no one canceled the established traditions of this holiday. And the most traditional was and remains dinner for two (at home and by candlelight).
Romantic dinner on Valentine's Day
Such a dinner should not be reduced to banal"Drink, have a snack and ... (you know)." The exciting situation, which is conducive to tenderness, trust and frankness, can be fully created at home. How? That's what decorator Liza Eshva advises. To serve the table, use roses and candles. You can put a vase with roses in the center of the table. You can put pink buds or petals in glasses with water. The table is also worth decorating with candles. You can arrange many different candles in candlesticks. You can place candles on a large dish, covered with decorative stones. A gift intended for a lover can also be decorated with a rose and ribbon. Serving the table is desirable in the traditional color scheme - red-white-black. For example, use white and black plates with red napkins or napkins with traditional symbols: cupids, hearts and roses. You can lay out on the table cut from red paper hearts. On the plates with a special marker you can write love messages. In the menu of a romantic dinner should be fruit and chocolate. In the dishes prepared for such a table it is necessary to add aphrodisiacs (generators of love energy). The most accessible ones are pomegranate, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, coriander. Here, for example, is a recipe for a simple dessert with aphrodisiacs. Bananas, cut along into two halves, pour with honey, sprinkle with cinnamon and nuts. In a word, use all opportunities for a real romantic holiday. And not only at home. If you and your lover are working together, then start Valentine's Day right in the office. 
Office version of the Day of all lovers
How to celebrate the day of all lovers in the office? Create a festive atmosphere, using the symbolism of the holiday. Decorate the workplace (both his and his). On the computer screen, install a themed screensaver or desktop wallpaper. Let there will be not only a beautiful picture, but also the text of congratulations, poems, love recognition. The table can also be decorated with angels or images of a couple in love. Or your joint picture, or valentine, or flowers, or balloons. Send an e-mail to a beautiful postcard or voice greeting. Leave a prepared gift on the table, or a treat. By the way, to celebrate at work the Day of all lovers has become fashionable, even if no one is in love with anyone. The general atmosphere of a romantic holiday has a pleasant relationship and a sincere relationship. In offices, not only corporate gatherings are arranged, but also fun contests and games. Employees are offered to compete in singing songs about love, writing love letters, drawing up bouquets and valentines. And they also organize competitions for compliments to colleagues and for festive desserts. And, of course, give unpretentious souvenirs and flowers. Such a holiday is an excellent occasion to be recognized in love, if your lover (and a colleague in combination) does not yet know about your feelings. Believe me, I can not find a better case. 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 be a real holiday and the beginning of a romantic relationship. And if your passionate relationship has already moved into a more calm and stable phase? If you already have a family and children? All the same, Valentine's Day is your holiday! Spend it with your family. At home, you can also arrange a gala dinner, sing karaoke, watch a good film or play interesting board games. You can make a family walk or go on a skating rink. Confess your love to your loved ones - spouses, children, parents. Remember that this holiday is Valentine's Day. All of them! We advise you to read:
