{"id":2398,"date":"2014-01-27T09:25:07","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T14:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2014-01-24T14:10:35","modified_gmt":"2014-01-24T19:10:35","slug":"ideas-for-celebrating-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2398","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for Celebrating Valentine&#8217;s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need a few ideas on how to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day?\u00a0 We have a few suggestions, including gift ideas and ways to show your affection.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Valentine\u2019s Day?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Valentine\u2019s Day is a day to show someone you love them.\u00a0 It is held on February 14<sup>th<\/sup>, and many countries around the world celebrate it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Historically this day was also known as Saint Valentine\u2019s Day, and started as a celebration of a Christian saint named Valentinus.\u00a0 There were many stories that were created around this man, including one that says he went to prison for marrying soldiers who were not allowed to get married under the Roman Empire.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Celebrate<\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Gifts to Give<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">There are many ways to show someone you love them.\u00a0 Traditionally, we buy cards and a gift, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Flowers (roses or a fresh-cut mix)<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Chocolates or candy<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Jewelry (watch, necklace, earrings)<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Things to Do<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">In addition to gift giving, couples may celebrate by:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Going out to dinner<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Going away for a relaxing weekend<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Getting engaged to be married<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Things to Make<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Although it does seem to be a commercialized holiday, it can be more personal if you make or prepare something on your own.\u00a0 Consider:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Making your own Valentine\u2019s Day card<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Preparing a special dinner at home<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Making your own chocolate covered strawberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most importantly, be sure to say, &#8220;I love you.&#8221;\u00a0 Happy Valentine\u2019s Day. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Do you need a few more ideas?\u00a0 Check out the following articles:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Gift ideas for women: <a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=493\" target=\"_blank\">Mother\u2019s Day Gift Ideas <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Gift ideas for men: <a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=924\" target=\"_blank\">Father&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=2247\" target=\"_blank\">What&#8217;s for Dinner? Shrimp Scampi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1577\" target=\"_blank\">What&#8217;s for Dinner? Pork Roast with Mushroom Gravy<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need a few ideas on how to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day?\u00a0 We have a few suggestions, including gift ideas and ways to show your affection. What is Valentine\u2019s Day? Valentine\u2019s Day is a day to show someone you love them.\u00a0 It is held on February 14th, and many countries around the world celebrate it. 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