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Valentine's Day
 

The official day of celebrating your deepest feelings of love and romance.  Valentine's Day gives  us the perfect opportunity to wear our heart on our sleeve and let the world know who we hold dearest in our hearts.​​

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This holiday is one of the longest standing traditions we still celebrate today. There were actually many noted Saints named Valentine, but it has been told that one in particular went against the rule by secretly preforming marriage ceremonies for soldiers who were forbidden to marry.  Saint Valentine was also known as a healer, but was ultimately killed for spreading the news of the gospel on February 14, 269 and the Feast of Saint Valentine was acknowledged by the Pope, just over 200 years later, on the same day as a marker to honor martyred saints. Over time it became recognized as the traditional day of love, romance and following your heart.  It wasn't until the 19th century that Cupid, the god of desire, erotic love, attraction & affection, became popularly associated with Valentine's Day.​

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​​While more recognized as a day for couples and romantic lovers, Valentine’s Day has evolved into a day to show all the different and beautiful ways we love others. Use this day to spread love everywhere you go while cherishing your partner, family, friends and yourself!

Traditional Ways of Celebrating & What Inspires Us:

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THEME​

  • Saint Valentine - follow your heart

  • Cupid - god of  desire, erotic love, attraction & affection.

  • Love

  • Hearts

  • Colours: pink & red

  • Sweets / candy hearts

  • Vintage Valentine

  • Floral

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BEAUTY & FASHION

  • Pink, red, white, heart or theme graphic, meaningful/personal accessories

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DÉCOR

  • What do you already have in storage?

  • Do you need anything new to compliment your theme?

  • If hosting a celebration, create a space to take photos

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ENTERTAINMENT

  • Watch something new, your favourite romance or rom-com

  • Create a love song playlist - the options are endless

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FLOWERS

  • White, pink, red

  • Roses and carnations are classic picks

  • Choose whatever type and colour has special meaning to you

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FOOD & DRINK

  • Sweet breakfast - heart-shaped pancakes, waffles or french toast with red berries and whipped cream or yogurt

  • Go out or order in - great way to escape cooking and dishes

  • Cook a romantic meal for, or with, your love - pick your favourite dish (ours is steak with Caesar salad, baked potato and garlic bread)

  • Family meal? Make it easy with pizza night (bonus points for heart-shaped), order in or make individuals as a fun group activity​​​

  • Compliment your meals with wine, champagne, sparkling juice, or hot cider

  • Desserts could include themed cookies or cupcakes

  • Sweet treats like cinnamon hearts, candy hearts, chocolates, hot lips, Hershey kisses 

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FUN

  • Going out or staying in, host a dinner date for you and your partner or a dinner party for a group of people you love

  • Attend a local dance or Valentine's Day event

  • Host a party. Not everybody cares to just celebrate one on one with their partner or even has a partner - make it a fun night of love for all

  • Get some fresh air while going for a walk or hike, tobogganing, playing in the snow or out on the ice.

  • Sexy board or card games are out there for anyone looking to spice things up a bit with their partner on this sacred day of love

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GIFTS & GREETINGS

  • Cards, or Valentines for kids

  • Classic gift ideas: flowers, sweets, jewelry, lingerie, personalized items

  • Kid gift ideas: outfit, book, toy, balloon, sweets

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PARTY TIME

  • Attending?

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Host gift (see gifts & greetings)

    • Pack your own beverage

    • Potluck? Prepare and pack your contribution

    • Take photos

  • Hosting?

    • Guest list & invites

    • Clean house

    • Yard maintenance

    • Theme décor

    • Get yourself ready (hair, nails, makeup, outfit)

    • Prepare menu

    • Entertainment (music, games…)

    • Display previous years’ photos and take more to add

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PHOTOS

  • Take photos of yourself and those you are celebrating with

  • Look back on past years with an organized slideshow or photo album

  • Use theme inspired props like: hearts, arrows, lips

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QUOTES

  • “Happy Valentine's Day!”

  • "Will you be my Valentine?"

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TRADITIONS

  • Spending the day with the loves of your life

  • Giving and receiving valentines and candy grams

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KIDS & CLASSROOM FUN

  • Valentine themed art

  • Read books and listen to music about love, cupid and Valentine's Day

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WORKPLACE

  • Bring sweet treats in to share with everybody

  • Display a flower arrangement somewhere that everyone can enjoy​​​​

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