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illions of people eagerly await the arrival of the shortest month of the year for the opportunity to show their spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, companions, and many other special people in their lives how much they are loved. Even though Valentineâ€™s Day is just one day a year, that doesnâ€™t mean it should be the only time one expresses his or her love for a special someone. With this in mind, individuals can count down the days to Valentineâ€™s Day with these daily events that precede the day of love. February 7: Rose Day Celebrate love with a vase ďŹ lled with roses. Red symbolizes love, and many other colors represent heartfelt emotions. The ďŹ‚owers will add to home decor and ambiance. February 8: Proposal Day Couples ready to tie the knot can use this day as an opportunity to propose. Those already engaged or married can spend Proposal Day celebrating the events that led up to their own engagement or betrothal, and toast how their relationships have evolved. February 9: Chocolate Day Lavish a loved one with all the decadent treats they enjoy. These can include

store-purchased chocolates, chocolate fudge sundaes or warm brownies fresh out of the oven. February 10: Teddy Day This day can be interpreted in diďŹ€erent ways. Couples adding spice to their relationships can celebrate Teddy Day with the lingerie of the same name. Those looking for a more G-rated experience can gift each other with an adorable stuďŹ€ed bear. Make-yourown stuďŹ€ed animal retailers at nearby malls are a place to turn for customizable teddy bears. February 11: Promise Day Promise Day provides an opportunity to make promises to each other that are speciďŹ c to couplesâ€™ relationships. These can include being more patient, traveling more or spending more time together. February 12: Hug Day On this day the world celebrates the uplifting and comforting power of hugs, which can be powerful expressions of love. February 13: Kiss Day Couples can pucker up and spend a few extra moments showing their aďŹ€ection with some kisses. The lips are quite sensitive to touch, and kissing is one of the more renowned expressions of intimacy.

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Top gifts for your valentine favorite ďŹ‚ower or something regional. Potted plants also will last longer than cut ďŹ‚owers, giving them more staying power. Skip bouquets in favor of table centerpieces, which can be eyecatching.

alentineâ€™s Day is an opportunity to show the ones you love just how much you care about them. This is achieved through various gestures, including giving heartfelt gifts. Research from Business Insider found that 51 percent of Americans now celebrate Valentineâ€™s Day. While a recent poll from Insights West found that although many Canadians view Valentineâ€™s Day as overly com-

mercial, 75 percent still plan on celebrating it. People are still spending big bucks on making Valentineâ€™s Day special. The National Retail Federation indicates Americans spent more than $20.7 billion on the holiday in 2019 and forecasters predict similar spending in 2020. Every Valentineâ€™s Day, certain gifts emerge as the most popular. While certain gifts are common, there are ways to make them

seem fresh and exciting. Here are some ideas for Valentineâ€™s Day gifting. FLOWERS The National Retail Federation estimates that people spend around $2 billion on ďŹ‚owers for gifts. While roses are much sought after, thinking outside the bouquet can produce unique results. Choose diďŹ€erent blooms, perhaps a loved oneâ€™s

JEWELRY Gifting jewelry can be tricky because it is such a personal gift that must tie into a sweetheartâ€™s style. It may be tempting to go with something large and ďŹ‚ashy or full of diamonds, but a better option is to take inventory of what your loved one wears on a daily basis and try to mimic the size and scope in your gift. Other thoughtful jewelry gifts include understated pendant necklaces or bracelets engraved with key dates or the names of their children. Colored gemstones in lieu of diamonds also may be a striking choice. ENTERTAINMENT Dinner and a movie is a classic date night, but on Valentineâ€™s Day restaurants and theaters may be overcrowded and only oďŹ€er limited menus. An alter-

native can be to arrange for a gourmet meal to be delivered and wrap up a new streaming movie/TV device already primed with a subscription to his or her favorite streaming service. Then all you need to do is snuggle on the sofa for a romantic night in. CHOCOLATES AND CANDY Roughly $1.8 billion is spent on candy each Valentineâ€™s Day, says the National Retail Federation. A box of chocolates certainly can ďŹ t the bill, but other options abound. Perhaps a sweetheart has a favorite candy that recalls his or her childhood or prefers a chocolate maker from his or her hometown. Purchase those items to add a bit of nostalgia. Make the holiday magical by setting up a candy bar right at home, where your sweetheart can pick and choose from candies displayed in eye-catching bowls and canisters. Another novel idea is to use candy molds to make your own sweet treats. Thoughtful Valentineâ€™s Day gifts can make the day even more special for sweethearts.

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ew things can elicit â€œoohs and aahsâ€? on Valentineâ€™s Day as much as decadent desserts. Sweets and romance seem tailor-made for each other. Thatâ€™s why heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and other sweets are snatched up in droves and handed out like, well, candies, come February 14.

According to Nielsen Product Insider, Valentineâ€™s Day chocolate sales reached nearly $11 billion in 2018, and candy generated $695 billion in sales. In terms of baked goods, the top-selling items sold during Valentineâ€™s Day included dipped/ covered treats, message cookies, iced cookies, cupcakes, and two-

to ďŹ ve-count doughnuts. Wine, chocolate and strawberries also are very popular Valentineâ€™s treats. Those pondering giving something sweet this year can consider the following desserts. 1. Bananas Foster: This treat is made from bananas and vanil-

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3. Cannoli: These Italian pastries originated on the island of Sicily. They consist of tube-shaped fried pastry dough ďŹ lled with a ricotta cheese-based cream.

7. Napoleon: The French oďŹ€er a layered dessert, and it comes by way of mille feuille, also known as a Napoleon pastry. PuďŹ€ pastry dough sandwiches vanilla custard or cream in various layers.

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8. Tiramisu: Meaning â€œpick me up,â€? tiramisu is the Italian take on a layered dessert made from ladyďŹ ngers cookies dipped in coďŹ€ee and a whipped mixture of mascarpone cheese and cream, topped with cocoa. Dessert and other sweets are often a part of Valentineâ€™s Day celebrations.

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