14^th February is knocking on the doors. Valentine’s Day is a day when people celebrate love and relationships. Have you done the planning regarding your gift, outfit, what and where to have the meals? What should be done to make it even more memorable?  

Not So Long Ago… 

Romance and love have been celebrated since centuries. Ever wondered what were the courtship rituals then? In old days, there was a custom in England to gift your loved one with a couple of gloves. Affection was returned back by wearing the gifted gloves. It would seem strange to do something like this today. These days it is more customary to gift chocolates and flowers. Even these have become very common these days and newer ideas to woo your partner are making way. 

What to Gift? 

This is indeed the biggest question that is faced by one and all in love during Valentine’s Day. Time or age of your relationship makes no difference. It is a special day and no matter what, the gift must indeed be special too or else you might be inviting trouble. A gift should be something which the couples can enjoy together. After all, that is the main motive behind celebrating this day. Some food things to gift are: 

• Romantic Sonnets of Shakespeare (through an iPod, CD or MP3).
• Gifting an audio comprising of romantic songs and poems.
• Having a special dinner (keep it light) or evening at an exotic place.

Imagine dining at a private place with a wine bottle, while cuddling your partner along with listening to Shakespeare’s Sonnets or romantic poems. These are just suggestions. Do anything which will make your loved one feel special. That’s the prime intention.  

You Can Do Even Better: 

Creating anticipation in your partner’s mind would be a good idea. By keeping a CD of poems on love in the partner’s car or loading a romantic song into their iPod without they coming to know can help in setting the mood even before your loved one has returned home. You can do better by letting the kids stay at Grandma’s place and both of you being all alone. Romance can be further ignited by lighting candles and gifting or trying a totally new and sexy outfit. Begin your evening by dipping few strawberries in chocolate and feeding it to your valentine. Strawberries play the role of an aphrodisiac and hence help in setting the mood. You can even cook for your loved one on the bed top or at the fireplace.