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How valentines is celebrated - Part 2
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Celebrate
Couples will choose to celebrate together by taking a holiday or a vacation to probably the destination where they went for their honeymoon. If the guy arranges the V day celebrating without consulting her, the probability of her changing the plans is much higher. Married couples in UK decided to return to their honeymoon destination this Valentine to rekindle their love and live those magical moments.
Most couples prefer to celebrate in the traditional way by going out for dinner and exchanging gifts. Few of couples may think of cutting down on expenses and prefer to celebrate at home with delicious home cooked food.
Youngsters will celebrate by going to movies and having a round of drinks with their buddies. Those in a serious relationship will opt for a weekend together as this Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday.
Speed dating is catching the fancy of those singles who are looking for some activity this Valentine’s. Find exclusive events being organized by speed dating companies as per the interest. Whether it is books, graduates or vegetarians, checkout out these events will make it easier to find the like-minded person. Online dating sites remain the best option to find a date for this Valentine if you don’t want to celebrate alone.
No sweetheart to celebrate with this Valentines, do not fret. Most singles across the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day in different ways. Some will throw a huge party for the singles or go out for dinner and exchange small gifts. Indulge in a brainstorming session with friends as to how you find ‘Mr. Right’ in the year and made it enjoyable. No need to fret over being single, just enjoy your freedom and do all those activities you had been procrastinating all this while.
At 100, Grayce and Clarence Dwyer of Madison, NJ celebrated their 71 years of love on Valentine’s Day 2012.
Valentine’s Day has a magical effect on the brain which makes each person more loving and mushy. Enjoy this emotion and celebrate this day the way you want to.
How valentines is celebrated
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 falls on this Thursday. A day which means roses, wine and chocolates for some and protests and rallies for others.
Valentine’s Day traditions have changed over the years. Whether you are single, a couple or in a relationship the way V day is celebrated has undergone transformation no we can call it metamorphosis. Yes the message of love and sharing and caring remains the same but the way it is celebrated has changed all over the world. It’s a day to shower your loved one with gifts, expensive dinner or romantic presents. National retail federation says an average of $126.03 will be spent on traditional Valentine’s Day merchandise this year.
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Gifting
Over 141 million cards are exchanged yearly. Hallmark research reveals that over 50% cards are purchased a week before Valentine’s Day. Every race across the world gives a V Day card to their special lady.
Chocolates are the most romantic gift to be given to the woman. In Japan it’s the woman who gives a box of chocolates to the man on Valentine’s and he reciprocates on White Day which falls a month after V-Day.
Consumers are not ready to shell as much this Valentines for their loved ones as per NRF survey. 50% will buy candy while other 36% will give flowers with remainder gifting jewelry or clothing to their loved ones.
Valentine’s Day is not just a day for couples but it is a day to show appreciation for other family members or colleagues too. Consumers gift their pets on this day and a whopping $ 815 million sale are projected for this year.
Hand held devices will be used by 40% of the smart phone owners to shop for a gift while 45.9% of tablet owners will use their device for V-day gift purchases or searches.
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