Valentine’s Day is a strange time of year. The cynic in me can’t help but think that it’s a holiday which has been created so that florists, card companies and jewellers can make money hand over fist as people are guilt tripped into buying something for their loved one. I have always thought that if you really cared about someone then you can show them how you feel at all times of the year rather than on one specific day.
However it can also be a wonderful day where people remember what it is about their partner which caused them to fall in love with them in the first place. You may already tell your partner you love them every day, or pick up flowers for them on a regular basis but Valentine’s Day give you an excuse to both indulge one another.
However it doesn’t have to be a day where you indulge in material excess. You can’t place a price on love and even if you just spend a pleasant day or evening together it can be something that you’ll remember for years to come.
You don’t even have to celebrate on your own. There are a multitude of nights going on in London the night before Valentine’s Day (as it falls on Sunday this year) where you and your partner can revel with other couples, and single people looking to find love.
Starting things early on Thursday is the Smash N Grab Valentine’s Day Pash Off which is for those of you who are yet to find that special someone. You may not find them here but you might find someone to take your mind off things for a while.
White Weddings Valentine’s Day Massacre is for anyone who wants to indulge in a little nostalgia. Perhaps you fell in love during the 80’s and want to go back to a more innocent time, or are just looking for a bit of retro fun.
Yes Yes Yes are offering the chance to indulge your saucy side and dress up as a burlesque dancer, fetishist or just put on your Sunday best and join them for an evening of Ambient Acts, Vintage Erotica and DJ’s. They have also been kind enough to give us three pairs of tickets to give away. Just email me at music@ameliasmagazine.com and answer this simple question, what date is Valentine’s Day? The first three correct answers will win tickets.
You can see what our Art, Fashion, and Earth editors have to say about Valentines day as well.
