“Love is such a powerful force. It’s there for everyone to embrace that kind of unconditional love for all of humankind. That is the kind of love that impels people to go into the community and try to change conditions for others, to take risks for what they believe in.”
Are you set to celebrate love in a larger than life way by overcoming covid-19 blues? If yes then why not ditch the clichéd ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day by embracing unconventional ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Looking for inspiration regarding unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Here find top unconventional ways to make memories for a lifetime this Valentine’s Day:-
Profess ‘I Love You’ With A Bouquet of Candies.
Whether you are in a long term relationship or just starting anew, nothing declares “I love you” loud and clear than surprising your beloved with a bouquet. However, when mulling about an unconventional way to celebrate love amid lockdown, go beyond a bouquet and surprise your beloved with a bouquet of candies to make sweet memories together.
Make A Splash With Striking Nail Paints
The customary norm on Valentine’s Day is to paint the town red, right? However, this year, dress for the occasion a notch above and make a style statement with Valentine’s Day themed nail paints! Oh yes; the sky is the limit when it comes to getting creative with your nails to express your love loud and clear with flashing hearts and florals by embedding your sweetheart’s initials or name.
Be A Valentine To Someone You Don’t Know
There is an old saying, “Do good and the goodwill comes back to you.” This Valentine’s Day, spread love, cheer and positivity by being a Valentine to a needy heart. How about paying a visit to an old age home in your vicinity, or an organization meant for people with disability, or any other NGO of your choice, and spend a day with the residents there, hearing stories from their lives and sharing from your own, helping the staff of the NGOs with their daily chores, and even involving yourself in organizing Valentine Day’s special events with song, dance performances or indoor games.
Try Out A Doggy Park Date
Love is all about being adventurous and trying new things together, don’t you agree? What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to have a date with the best comrade of humans that is your Dog amid rejuvenating nature.
A global poll conducted by Reuters has revealed that one in five people prefer to spend this loving day with their pets rather than human companions! So, if you are an animal lover, then it is a perfect occasion to take your pet to the park with your valentine and spend a loving day walking or playing games together. Don’t have a pet but an animal lover at heart? Well, a dog park might just be the perfect spot for you to meet the loves of your life. So, watch out for the dog parks in your area and set up your dream date this Valentine’s Day.
Spoon Your Way Into Your Beloved’s Heart.
You heard it right; this Valentine’s day, a wooden spoon might just be the ultimate gift you are looking for your Valentine. No, we are not joking. This 17th-century tradition hails from Wales where people exchange hand-carved wooden spoons with each other to celebrate Saint Dwynwen’s Day on 25 January every year. Legend has it that Saint Dwynwen, a patron of love for the Welsh, went on to become a nun when she found herself unsuccessful in love and prayed that others meet a kinder fate than hers in love. Since then, the spoon has acted as a symbol of love for the Welsh people, representing the “rough and smooth” aspects of married life, reminding couples that both are parts of life and that they have to be prepared to face it together as it comes.
Get Orangey In Love
Enough about couples already in love. This one is for the singles out there hoping to find the loves of their life. Good news, everyone! For once, you can forget about online dating sites like Tinder, Bumble and others, and try your luck the conventional way with this Malaysian tradition. You will be amused to know that on the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, women in Malaysia writes their phone numbers down on oranges and throw them in the closest river. They pin their hopes on this tradition hoping the right person will pick the oranges and approach them for a dream date. It is said that fruit vendors often pick up these oranges and sell them at the shops with their numbers. Quite an unusual way of finding true love, isn’t it? But hey, “everything is fair in love and war”. So, pick up the oranges and try your luck this Valentine’s Day.
Last but not least, Valentine’s Day in the end is all about spreading love. Therefore, no matter you are still single or married or have already found your perfect partner, in these dreary times of pandemic, everyone can celebrate Valentine’s by seeking inspiration from these 6 unconventional ways oozing with the unique spirit of adventure, love, compassion and pure decadence of luscious candies.
“Love is the doorway through which the human soul passes from selfishness to service.”
Have you ever celebrated Valentine’s Day by embracing any unconventional way? If yes then do not forget to share in the comments.
