10 creative ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2023
January 08, 2023It’s not even February, but Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. It’s always a good idea to make plans sooner as possible to get ready for the most romantic holiday properly.
No matter how long you have been dating your significant other, you need fresh ideas to celebrate your love besides giving Valentine’s day roses, Valentine’s day candies, etc.
Get creative and be unique this Valentine’s day by following the options we’ll suggest in this article on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
How do people celebrate Valentine’s Day
Each year on February 14th couples exchange gifts, chocolates, flowers, and cards to show their love. Valentine’s day is considered an ideal day for marriage proposals and why not – weddings?
This romantic holiday refers not only to couples but also to single ones. People from different cultures celebrate Valentine’s Day even in schools. Usually, students arrange events devoted to Valentine’s Day. They sing songs and tell poems about love.
In some cultures, Valentine’s Day is celebrated as a holiday of universal love. People express their love toward their family members and friends.
But generally, Valentine's is a day to celebrate romantic love. Everyone gets ready for this special holiday starting in the mid of January. For example, some restaurants even change their menu to offer Valentine’s Day dinners. Many hotels decorate their rooms with love symbols, such as heart balloons, flowers, etc.
The best ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day
1. Visit a museum or art gallery
Pull some inspiration from culture. Head to a nearby museum you’ve never been to with your loved one. You’ll discover yourselves from the other perspective. Moreover, the atmosphere in museums is magical and somehow romantic.
2 Exchange love letters
Let’s play a game, the rules are simple: take a piece of paper and write down all the traits you are grateful for in your partner. You can also add some memorable moments you shared. Ask him/her to do the same. Enjoy the process with a glass of wine.
Don’t open the letters immediately. Whenever you conflict with your significant other, open the letters and read them. This will help to maintain the positiveness even in the darkest night.
3. Take an art class together
According to studies when couples create art or play board games together, their bodies release the love hormone – oxytocin. In terms of body contact, it’s like hugging your loved one. So signing up for an art class – painting, pottery, or anything you like, is an original and alternative Valentine’s Day date idea.
4. Make a mood board
You can head to this amazing activity together or you can surprise him/her by doing it alone. The idea of creating a mood board and sticking it to a wall or anywhere you want is to visualize your future.
Ponder upon what you need to upgrade your relationship. Print some of your couple's photos and choose some photos that correspond to your ideas (traveling, having a pet, spending more time with each other, etc).
This is like making a bucket list, but visually, because our brains don’t understand whether or not something is real. So, create your reality and make your brain believe in it to make it real soon.
Don’t forget to place Valentine’s Day roses to make the mood board complete and pretty.
5. Have a movie night
This Valentine’s Day activity seems not original and simple until you change the “rules”. Grab your favorite snacks and drinks, light a candle to help set the mood, and watch a capturing movie. After the movie ends, exchange your opinions about it.
6. Listen to Valentine’s music
If you don’t feel like going out and all you want is to stay home all day with the one you adore, here’s a magical activity you can do. Listen to music together.
This seems so simple yet powerful. Like an art class, music brings people together. So, make a connection day and relax by listening to music. Here are some Valentine’s songs you can vibe.
“Vision of Love” by Mariah Carey
“Heals me” by JMSN
“Cupid” by Sam Cooke
“Stand by me” by Ben E. King
“Best part” by H.E.R
7. Recreate your favorite date
If you have been dating for more than a year, then you must have a never-will-forget day. Of course, that day is special and will never repeat, but what if you recreate it on this special holiday?
We’re sure you will get the utmost emotions. It’s also a perfect way to re-appreciate the moments spent together.
Gentlemen, don’t forget to bring Valentine’s rose box to your significant other on your special date.
8. Make a karaoke night
Similar to painting with your partner, singing together activates the part of your brain which is responsible for happiness.
Even if you don’t have special equipment for karaoke, just turn on the instrumental version of your favorite song on Youtube and sing your heart out.
9. Cook together
Do you have a busy routine? On this Valentine’s Day slow down and make dinner together to later enjoy it with good music and wine. Experiment with food and make art out of it. Feed each other, because as they say, the fastest way to one’s heart is through food.
10. Have a SPA day
Who said you can’t have perfect relaxing SPA procedures at home? Make it super special by planning the romantic SPA day step by step. Make a special place for massage procedures. In the evening turn on relaxing music and turn off the lights. Light mood-setting aromatic candles.
The SPA day doesn’t come to an end only after a relaxing massage. Add a more romantic and seductive touch by having a bath in water filled with rose petals. This is the rest you deserved.
Have you already decided what you’re going to do on Valentine’s Day 2023? There are millions of Valentine’s Day gift ideas, but the most precious gift is the time you spend together. Comment below, which activity you liked the most, and stay tuned. Next, we will introduce Valentine’s Day flower ideas to you.