Hmm, can you even
remember how many admirers you had? Today is D-Day, because it's
Valentine's Day. Those secret admirers will make themselves known. Or do you
maybe think it’s a ridiculous day? With these tips, you will get something out
of it anyway.
Let’s start with
a little history.
Saint Valentine
The feast of St. Valentine
was first established in 496 by Pope Gelasius I. At the time of
Pope Gelasius no biographical information about St. Valentine was known, but
the story goes that St. Valentine was named as one of those: "(...) whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose
acts are known only to God."[1]
Well, it’s definitely a bit of a fragile origin, but perhaps that is precisely the power of Valentine's Day: Something with a mysterious side, which makes it interesting as well.
Well, it’s definitely a bit of a fragile origin, but perhaps that is precisely the power of Valentine's Day: Something with a mysterious side, which makes it interesting as well.
Tip 1: Create
tension
Sending someone anonymous
cards or letters is still is the ultimate Valentine thought. Once unknown to me
love struck Valentine stuck yellow memo notes with short messages all over my
bike, at the garage door, and on my school bag. Wonderfully exciting and with
each new note he became more and more like my dream prince. Until he decided to
reveil himself.
What a disappointment.
Well, love of
course is mutual, thus restore the paperwork and build up that excitement! Put a
memo in a workbag, hide a note under a pillow, in a coffee mug, or send the
best Valentine card you can find.
Click here for
the best memo notes and the best cards.
Tip 2: Make an
effort
Frame that one photo
taken when you just met each other, surprise him or her with a lunch, a
spontaneous walk along the beach or a homemade dinner. And if you do not know each
other that well yet: Flowers are always good to start. But, do not drive past
that gas station on the way home for a wilted bunch of flowers in cheap
transparent cellophane. Do something original - and nowadays it’s easily done
with flowers as well. For example with this computerized
flower box.
Tip 3: Relax
If you are
revolted by the whole idea of, this commercialized day, then that’s completely understandable.
Look at it positively though and relax. Make fun of it and run a contest, for
example: Who can come up with the worst and cheapest Valentine's Day gift ever?
Or just settle down, but in any case do it together, and snuggle yourselves behind
this heart shaped container.
Sharing? Yes please!
Sharing is the
very essence of Valentine’s Day! Do tell with which action / gift / gadget you used
to win your valentine’s love, tweet the result on February 14, 2012 using the
hashtag: #beste1402 and the best action will be rewarded with a real Lovpil. Who
says the way to a man’s heart doesn’t lie through his stomach?
Happy Valentine’s
Day!
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