Valentine's Activities

Whether or not you have a date for Valentine's Day, there are plenty of fun activities to help you celebrate and share love. Although retail stores and the media often play up the importance of romantic love on this holiday, celebrating love for your family, friends, children and even yourself is just as relevant on Valentine's Day. Setting aside a day to commemorate love (whether or not it is romantic love)... Read more >

Valentine's Day Food

When we think of a typical date, we often think of dinner and dancing or dinner and a movie. Thus, it's no surprise that food and Valentine's Day go hand-in-hand. In fact, decadent, rich, seductive foods have become a central part of many Valentine's Day celebrations. From boxes of truffles to strawberries and champagne, there are a number of ways you can incorporate food into your celebration of... Read more >

Romantic Ideas

Valentine's Day is celebrated each year on February 14th, and is a day when couples traditionally go on romantic dates, exchange flowers and candy and show appreciation for one another.   While flowers and candy are great Valentine's traditions, there are other romantic ideas for Valentine's Day. Planning an untraditional date and getting creative can make your partner feel special and can make for a... Read more >

Valentine's Day History

Today, many people view Valentine's Day as a largely commercial holiday, full of mass-made cards, bouquets of roses and boxes of chocolate that were all bought from stores. However, it's likely that the origins of Valentine's Day aren't rooted in commercialism. Though no single explanation for this holiday of love exists, several theories surround how Valentine's Day and its associated traditions came to be... Read more >

Dinner for Two

Rather than getting dressed up, driving to a crowded restaurant and waiting an hour or more for a table, why not make this Valentine's Day special by cooking a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two at home? By putting a little thought into the menu and adding a few special touches to your house or apartment, you can create the most romantic and exclusive restaurant in town! Before Dinner for Two: Setting the... Read more >

Different Valentine's Day Ideas

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be the same every year. Chocolates, flowers, dinner and wine can become boring. Valentine's Day activities don't have to be traditional to be romantic. As long as you and your significant other are doing something you both enjoy, Valentine's Day will be a success.   Doing something you've never done or participating in an old favorite pastime can make great Valentine's Day... Read more >

Kids and Valentine's Day

Children and Valentine's Day go together beautifully. Kids get excited getting and giving Valentine's Day cards and also enjoy eating all of the chocolates and candy. Children can also get into the festive spirit by making Valentine's Day crafts and taking part in Valentine's Day games and activities.   While adults often focus on romance on Valentine's Day, children often associate the holiday with having... Read more >

Writing a Valentine

Writing a Valentine is a popular tradition of Valentine's Day. Young children write and give Valentine cards to friends, and the tradition continues well into adulthood and even old age. Couples on Valentine's Day write each other Valentines to affirm or declare their love and make their significant others feel special and appreciated.   Some people don't know where to begin when writing a Valentine, but... Read more >