Valentine's Day is celebrated as a day for kisses, love and chocolate. But not for everyone. You can now forego the overdone romance and instead just enjoy the holiday with friends (Galentine's Day!), yourself (International Quirkyalone Day!) or your kids (Schoolentine's Day!)
How will you celebrate Valentine's Day? Will you go the traditional route, or will you try something new? Tell us for your choice of a $100 Gift Card to your favorite restaurant, so you can take whoever you want out for dinner in honor of the big red day.
Started by the fictional Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation, Galentine's Day has grown into a real holiday, celebrated in cities nationwide on February 13. All you need to do is to gather friends and enjoy each other's company - waffles and frittatas are encouraged!
This holiday has also spread around the globe. International Quirkyalone Day is a celebration of romance, freedom and individuality. You can enjoy the day with others or on your own - you are just encouraged to decide what you want to do, for you.
It's a universal tradition: elementary school kids will spend February 14 dressed in red, eating pink cupcakes and giving each other Star Wars cards with lollipops attached. After they ask their friends to "Be My Valentine!" will you continue the celebration after school? Giving your child socks with cupids on them, letting them eat a whole giant chocolate kiss and then serving them heart-shaped pizza deserves a name of its own: Schoolentine's Day!
Or do you prefer to go the traditional route - spending a night out with your partner, giving jewelry or flowers and eating chocolate truffles?
How will you celebrate Valentine's Day this year? Will it be the traditional route or will you go #AlternativeValentines? Tell us for the chance to win a $100 gift card to your favorite restaurant.
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Every year i ask one of my closest friends to be my valentine's. I've had guy friends be my valentine's as well as my best girl friends, but for me it's about showing my friend how much they really mean to me even though they already know i care about them very deeply. This year I'm celebrating with my friend Lena who's been my friend for 8 years now. I'm excited for our valentine's date!
We will be cooking dinner together and sharing a bottle of wine
Valentine's DAY is a commercial holiday. My husband and I do "valentines" all year by going out and doing things we enjoy doing together. We are also thoughtful and give little gifts and surprises all year round.
I will probably take my son out for dinner and a movie
This year will only be spent with my two kids. Which I would have any day over a bad marriage.
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My birthday is a week after Valentine's Day, so we will probably go out in between the two days! My favorite restaurant for really special occasions is called The Drying Shed here in San Jose, CA.
I'll be celebrating Valentine's Day with my soulmate at my favorite restaurant. Then we'll see a movie we both enjoy.
Going out to eat with my husband!
I will be celebrating with my sisters. Its a great time to make plans and get together.
I'll be celebrating with my hubby and son at home!
We will have a special dinner and exchange gifts with the family.
I'm staying home with my husband and kids!! We will make dinner and have desert!! would love a date night with my Husband
I plan to spend my valentine with my better half celebrating our ten year anniversary! Dinner, dessert & some bubbly!
I'll be celebrating my valentine's with my fiance of 3 years on Feb 22 may just stay home and relax and cuddle maybe make a good dinner ;)