How to Make Valentine’s Week & Day Memorable for Special Someone?

Valentine’s week of February - a most cherished celebration from the west. 

Witnessing how Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world is beautiful. It doesn't matter whether you are single or have a partner, the mushy warm feelings leave no heart unattended. During Valentine's weekdays, you can engage in a variety of activities with your loved one to celebrate this week of love. We shall definitely talk about each and every day falling under the entire valentine’s day week list but let’s first talk about how it all started. 

Why Valentine’s Day is Celebrated? 

Valentine's Day may be identified with romance, but it doesn't precisely describe how the celebration came to be. The origins of Valentine's Day are much less romantic than the romantic imagery we associate with it today, such as Valentine’s day gifts, greeting cards, and tough-to-get candlelight dinner reservations.

Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century, is the inspiration behind Valentine's Day. 

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Many Romans were turning to Christianity during Emperor Claudius II’s era who imposed restrictive laws on what Christians could and could not do. Claudius prohibited Roman soldiers from marrying because he thought they should wholly be loyal to Rome. It was during this time that St Valentine established a legacy for believing in the importance of love by marrying these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies.

St Valentine was ultimately caught and imprisoned for his crimes against Claudius. Valentine provided care for his fellow prisoners as well as the blind daughter of his jailer while he was jailed. According to history, Valentine healed the girl of her blindness, and his last act before being put to death was to send her a love letter entitled "from your Valentine." Valentine was put to death on February 14th, 270.

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More than 200 years passed before February 14th was officially designated as St. Valentine's Day. During this time, Rome had converted to Christianity, and the Catholic Church aimed to eliminate any remaining primitive rituals. 

Every year, a traditional ritual took place in February. The Bishop banned this ritual and declared February 14 to be Saint Valentine's Day, adding this feast day to the Catholic Calendar of Saints.

The medieval poet Chaucer was the first person to associate St. Valentine with passionate love. This was the start of the custom of romance, an often-secret ritual of expressing love and appreciation.

How to make the 7 days of Valentine’s Day extraordinary for your Special Someone? 

Firstly, this year Valentine’s Day happens to be on a Tuesday (14th February 2023). Prepare your leaves, calendar, or work commitments accordingly! 

7th February - Rose Day 

Undoubtedly a red rose is a classic symbol of love. But if your special someone loves any other flower then you must opt for that. Sending flowers is a universal form of showing you care. 

Men too love receiving flowers. Over 60% of men said they would "love" to get flowers, according to a survey by the Society of American Florists. A bouquet of flowers is an unexpected way to show your admiration for your man, especially if he's difficult to shop for. So, if you are confused about valentine’s day gift ideas for husband or boyfriend, you are at least sorted for rose day! 

Never forget to accompany your flowers with a heartfelt handwritten note to seal the deal. If you are someone in a long-distance relationship with your partner, take advantage of the amazing online flower delivery services.

If you have the delight of celebrating with your partner in person, then here are some rose day celebration ideas for that too.

• Take them on a romantic floral garden date and enjoy quality time together in nature
• Cook them a delicious dessert using rose petals, syrup, or water
• Gift them a basket of goodies filled with rose aromatic perfumes, candles, bath essentials, skincare, etc.
• Treat yourselves and your partner to a couple spa day with rose-themed treatments, rose petals baths, and rose oil massages
• Arrange a rose-themed photoshoot with your partner if photography is something you both are fond of

8th February - Propose Day 

The celebration for this day really depends on where you are in your relationship at this point. You are planning to propose for the first time or you are a happily married couple for years now, which plays a pivotal role. If it is the first, it ought to be one-of-a-kind for your partner. 

I feel this is something that really depends on the couple and their love story. Proposals are extremely special. It has to be unique, memorable, and completely centered around you and your partner. So, here I would leave you with only one tip: make sure you have as many things as you can have that make your partner smile and keep it simple and hearty. You really don’t need much else. 

9th February - Chocolate Day 

This day can be filled with fun activities, such as

• Host a chocolate potluck party - ask friends and family to bring amazing dishes made with chocolates
• Arrange a romantic chocolate spa or bath just for the two of you to revive some erotic spark
• If you and your partner find happiness in charity, donate lots of chocolates to orphans together. Spread joy and love
• Bake some chocolate chip cookies together whilst making lovely memories

10th February - Teddy Day

Any soft toy you know that shall make your special someone awestruck, gift them. Everyone cannot be a teddy person. Again, if you are a couple more into giving then you may also want to arrange a donation drive for soft toys so that the less privileged can also receive equal joy.

11th February - Promise Day

A beautiful day to make vows!  And if you already have made the promise of a lifetime then a nice day to revive the old ones and add some new ones. If you are someone in a long-distance relationship, make sure you send them a handwritten love letter filled with promises, illustrations of Cupid, hearts, and flowers, as well as lace and ribbon.

Well, they say a relationship’s foundation is based on how comfortable you are making uncomfortable conversations. I really think it is a good day to have any such conversations with an open heart with your partner. Have a hearty, healthy, conversation for a better future together. 

12th February - Kiss Day 

I can’t think of a better idea than a dreamy date night to celebrate this day. However, if you are a teenager looking for some fun time then hosting a kissing booth for your friends and acquaintances can be a fun idea to try! 

13th February - Hug Day 

You must must and must hug your partner every day and show them how much you love them. Maybe on this day you just hug them a little extra tighter and a little extra longer! 

14th February - Valentine’s Day

The most special day and the climax day of Valentine’s week got to be unique than all other days of the week. So, here are some ideas 

• Build a photo book with all your milestones together. Revisit your entire story together this way
• Reenact your first date 
• Go away for a staycation to your favorite destination
• Create a handmade personalized gift for your special someone
• Surprise them with doing something that they have always wanted you to do but you have always refused
• Bonfire date nights are the best 

Remember, love is not just about grand gestures and expensive gifts, it's about the little things that show someone how much you care.