It’s nearly that time of year again when millions of people give flowers and chocolates to the one they love – 14th February is Valentine’s Day! Do you want to give your sweetheart a special treat this year? We’ve put together a list of classic Valentine’s gifts, along with some unusual ideas that your partner certainly won’t be expecting.
Who should actually give presents on Valentine’s Day – and who to?
Before we get to gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, many people wonder who should be giving presents on Valentine’s Day and who to. It isn’t strictly necessary to give Valentine’s presents, it’s simply a nice gesture to treat your sweetheart on the day of love. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a man giving to a woman, a woman giving to a man, a man giving to a man or a woman giving to a woman – or whether they both give each other presents or do something special to treat each other. In some countries, people also exchange gifts with friends and relatives. All that matters is to show your partner that you’re thinking of them on Valentine’s Day.
Classic Valentine’s Day gifts
Flowers
Roses are obviously a classic. Roughly 12 million of them are sold worldwide on this special day, but women like other flowers too, of course. If we’re being honest though, flowers – roses or otherwise – aren’t exactly the most original gift idea for Valentine’s Day. Statistics show that around 73% of men and 23% of women buy flowers on Valentine’s Day, but we can probably think of something more creative
Chocolates
Chocolates are another absolutely classic Valentine’s Day gift and there’s hardly a chocolate maker around who won’t be bringing out a special edition for Valentine’s Day. Most of them are heart-shaped, of course, and that’s not surprising, as the very first box of chocolates was made especially for Valentine’s Day in 1868. However, it’s important to choose chocolates that your sweetheart will like. 😉 These days, you can get Valentine’s Day chocolates in other shapes, too – such as a motorbike or sports car, a pair of high heels or a flower (for a nice twist on an actual flower) for your special one.
Valentine’s cards
Around a billion cards are sent for Valentine’s Day globally. These are usually sent with a small gift. Cards come in a vast range of designs with a variety of different messages inside, so there’s something for everyone.
Unusual Valentine’s Day gifts
A love letter
In the digital age, it would be nice to write a letter telling your partner how much he or she means to you. Just write down how you feel about the person you love. If you’re thinking that’s a bit out-of-date you’d be wrong – even today, about a billion letters are posted on Valentine’s Day.
A poem
Similarly unique is writing a little poem for your partner. Putting feelings into words and into a certain form is definitely appreciated. It’s important that the words come from you personally. Don’t take the task too seriously, have fun, and skip the perfect poem. The personal touch is what matters! Perhaps write about a funny story that connects you both. A daily ritual, a special place, or a shared favorite meal that you have over and over again.
Beautiful lingerie (you both get something out of it!)
This is a great gift idea for both men and women – either to give or receive. If a woman buys herself some sexy lingerie to surprise her man, that makes him the lucky recipient. But men can buy lingerie for their partners too – and give themselves a little treat while they’re at it 😉
Do some home baking
If you haven’t dared to bake yet, now might be the perfect moment. How about trying something homemade instead of chocolates? A little heart-shaped cake, for example. Here are a few sweet baking ideas for you to try, at least one of which you can experiment with for this year’s Valentine’s Day. 😊
Pens, paper and scissors – Get to work
Just as you can bake your own cake, you can also make your own present for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a picture frame with nice photos of the two of you, a homemade Valentine’s card, paper flowers or anything else you think your partner might like – get creative! Again, it doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be from you.
A few hours of passion
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Switch gifts for time together on Valentine’s
In general, it’s a great idea to spend time together on Valentine’s Day! This way, you show your partner that you care about what he or she likes. 😊
Here are a few suggestions on how you can spend time together on Valentine’s Day:
- Go to the cinema together: When did you last make time to go to the cinema? Probably far too long ago. Then Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to have a cuddle at the cinema again, isn’t it?
- A candlelit dinner for two: You can cook a meal for your partner at home and have a romantic evening in by candlelight.
- Eat out at your favourite restaurant: Spoil yourselves with a meal out at your favourite spot.
- A pamper evening for two: Run your partner a bath and enjoy some time relaxing together. Then you can indulge your sweetheart with a massage. Our silicone-based personal lubricants are perfect for this 😊
- Have breakfast together: If you’re able to have breakfast together before you go to work, you can start Valentine’s Day just the two of you.
Whether you’re looking to impress with classic Valentine’s gifts, come up with something a bit unusual or just spend some time together – everyone likes a little something on Valentine’s Day. ♥ Have fun and enjoy yourselves!
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