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A flurry of romance for some, a senseless marketing campaign for others, Valentine's Day is divided.
Should we celebrate it or not? And if so, is there a single way to celebrate it?
To these two questions, we will answer by quoting X-Files: "The truth is out there."
This year, whether you are in a relationship or not, discover different ways to celebrate or not celebrate Valentine's Day.
If some people are so sceptical about this celebration, it's because its origins are somewhat obscure (like why Kenny always died in South Park).
Before diving into our topic, we tried to answer the question we've all asked ourselves:
Who invented this stuff?
A flurry of romance for some, a senseless marketing campaign for others, Valentine's Day is divided.
Should we celebrate it or not? And if so, is there a single way to celebrate it?
To these two questions, we will answer by quoting X-Files: "The truth is out there."
This year, whether you are in a relationship or not, discover different ways to celebrate or not celebrate Valentine's Day.
If some people are so sceptical about this celebration, it's because its origins are somewhat obscure (like why Kenny always died in South Park).
Before diving into our topic, we tried to answer the question we've all asked ourselves:
Who invented this stuff?
A flurry of romance for some, a senseless marketing campaign for others, Valentine's Day is divided.
Should we celebrate it or not? And if so, is there a single way to celebrate it?
To these two questions, we will answer by quoting X-Files: "The truth is out there."
This year, whether you are in a relationship or not, discover different ways to celebrate or not celebrate Valentine's Day.
If some people are so sceptical about this celebration, it's because its origins are somewhat obscure (like why Kenny always died in South Park).
Before diving into our topic, we tried to answer the question we've all asked ourselves:
Who invented this stuff?
FUZZY ORIGINS
To enlighten you a little, historians have drawn up 3 theories.
Back when your ancestors wore togas and honoured Lupercus, the god of fertility, Valentine's Day had a very different face.
Between 13th and 15th February, the Lupercales took place, a festival intended to boost the fertility of the population and purify and expiate all offences committed against the gods. After sacrificing a goat, men collected the animal's skin in strips and went back to the city, whipping all those they met, especially women.
According to them, this helped to protect pregnant women from a bad birth and to favour the fertility of those who wished to have a child in the year. During his reign, the Emperor Augustus used these processions to reinforce his birth policy. (Source : History - Britannica)
This time, more in the spirit of our current Valentine's Day, we travel to 14th century England. February,14th would have given birth to a new tradition: the exchange of small notes between lovers, but also friends.
Why this date? It is said that it is the day on which the birds reproduce the most. However, it was not until the 19th century that the tradition really took off with the creation of "Valentines": "love cards" that couples and best friends sent each other.
In the 20th century, the custom continued but gradually became limited to couples.
According to some poets, this day was also the day when lovers chose their partners or renewed their commitment.
Valentine's Day is supposed to come from a martyr of the Catholic Church, Valentinus.
Here we are back in Rome, this time in the 3rd century AD!
The Roman emperor Claudius II prohibited marriages to motivate soldiers to serve more in war (we are also looking for the logic of this decision). Valentinus, a priest, kept on marrying couples clandestinely. According to this myth, he was jailed and executed on 14 February. As a result, this man was declared Saint Valentine, the holy figure of lovers.
Let's get back to Valentine's Day as you know it.
You are?
YOU ARE IN COUPLE
For some couples, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to celebrate their love. It can also be a key event for big moments (marriage proposal, pregnancy announcement...).
For other people, it is a perfect pretext to go out, to be just the two of us, without any real connection to the romantic aspect of this celebration.
And then there are the couples for whom this day is just like any other! After all, love is not only demonstrated on 14th February (fortunately!) but every day. However, some people agree that this is a good opportunity to celebrate their relationship on this day which is dedicated to them worldwide. There are different ways to celebrate Valentine's Day as a couple, and they are all equally worthy.
A successful Valentine's Day? An evening that you are happy to spend with your partner.
Here's an overview of the different types of Valentine's Day.
Choose your team and follow us!
YOU ARE IN COUPLE
For some couples, Valentine's Day is the perfect day to celebrate their love. It can also be a key event for big moments (marriage proposal, pregnancy announcement...).
For other people, it is a perfect pretext to go out, to be just the two of us, without any real connection to the romantic aspect of this celebration.
And then there are the couples for whom this day is just like any other! After all, love is not only demonstrated on 14 February (fortunately!) but every day. However, some people agree that this is a good opportunity to celebrate their relationship on this day which is dedicated to them worldwide. There are different ways to celebrate Valentine's Day as a couple, and they are all equally worthy.
A successful Valentine's Day? An evening that you are happy to spend with your partner.
Here's an overview of the different types of Valentine's Day. Choose your team and follow us!
YOU CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY
Romantic comedy style
Home sweet home
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Flowers, gifts, a candlelight dinner, a movie, a walk...
The whole panoply of a Valentine's Day worthy of a romantic comedy!
It's important for you to pull out all the stops, and giving a gift makes sense.
Finding the perfect gift for this occasion can sometimes be a real headache.
If you're looking for originality, a touch of humour and a useful gift, we've put together 4 gift sets that feature those sweet little nicknames we give each other as a couple.
All you have to do is find the one that best suits your partner!
Going to a restaurant or a crowded bar is a no-go!
For you, the perfect Valentine's Day requires three things :
👉🏼 your partner, a good meal and a movie!
Armed with blankets, the perspective of a cocooning evening is much more attractive to you.
Whether you cook or order, the most important is spending a special moment at home.
And, for those who want to give something special, why not offer a pair of socks to replace one of the countless pairs with holes in them?
(Don't pretend, we all have one).
Your other half is not with you for the occasion, but this day is very important to you...
There's nothing to stop you celebrating!
A good connection to make a video call, a little food to warm your heart: as long as you can talk to each other and share your day, you'll have a great evening.
Are you jetlagged? Why not send him/her a little surprise?
Gift idea: give him/her a belt with the name of your next romantic destination or the name of a city that means something to both of you.
Romantic comedy style
Flowers, gifts, a candlelight dinner, a movie, a walk...
The whole panoply of a Valentine's Day worthy of a romantic comedy!
It's important for you to pull out all the stops, and giving a gift makes sense.
Finding the perfect gift for this occasion can sometimes be a real headache.
If you're looking for originality, a touch of humour and a useful gift, we've put together 4 gift boxes that feature those sweet little nicknames we give each other as a couple.
All you have to do is find the one that best suits your partner!
Home sweet home
Going to a restaurant or a crowded bar is a no-go!
For you, the perfect Valentine's Day requires three things:
👉🏼 your partner, a good meal and a movie!
Armed with blankets, the perspective of a cocooning evening is much more attractive to you.
Whether you cook or order, the most important is spending a special moment at home.
And, for those who want to give something special, why not offer a pair of socks to replace one of the countless pairs with holes in them?
(Don't pretend, we all have one).
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Your other half is not with you for the occasion, but this day is very important to you...
There's nothing to stop you celebrating!
A good connection to make a video call, a little food to warm your heart: as long as you can talk to each other and share your day, you'll have a great evening.
Are you jetlagged? Why not send him/her a little surprise?
Gift idea: give him/her a belt with the name of your next romantic destination or the name of a city that means something to both of you.
YOU DON'T CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
As Gandalf said so well in "The Fellowship of The Ring”, the choice is yours and for you, the remaining 364 days will be enough to celebrate your love!
YOU DON'T CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
As Gandalf said so well in "The Fellowship of The Ring”, the choice is yours and for you, the remaining 364 days will be enough to celebrate your love!
Are you in the mood to stay at home and stay warm?
Netflix has recently unveiled its new releases of the month. Are you a fan of mystery? Archive 81 awaits you. Thriller parody lover? The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is here. This deadpan delight brings something new to the platform. Looking for a light and funny programme? The fourth part of Disenchanted will be available just in time! (We use Netflix as an example, this applies to all platforms of course).
Video game lovers? It's time to challenge your partner on the new Forza Horizon or Battlefield! Want to go back to childhood? The new Mario Party is the perfect way to spend a chill evening.
To match your plans, skip the cooking part and take advantage of the Valentine's Day offers to order a nice meal!
For Valentine's Day 2020 in France, the delivery app Deliveroo and the dating site Happn took a look at the culinary habits of French couples.
In your opinion, which dishes were most popular with them?
(Not snails or weird meals…)
The winner was... The timeless cheeseburger/french fries combo, followed by Margarita pizza and tiramisu!
Feel like cooking? No more recipes with "aphrodisiac" ingredients! Go for pancakes, mac and cheese, homemade sandwiches or fajitas for example.
Are you in the mood to stay at home and warm?
Netflix has recently unveiled its new releases of the month. Are you a fan of mystery? Archive 81 awaits you. Thriller parody lover? The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is here. This deadpan delight brings something new to the platform. Looking for a light and funny programme? The fourth part of Disenchanted will be available just in time! (We use Netflix as an example, this applies to all platforms of course).
Video game lovers? It's time to challenge your partner on the new Forza Horizon or Battlefield! Want to go back to childhood? The new Mario Party is the perfect way to spend a chill evening.
To match your plans, skip the cooking part and take advantage of the Valentine's Day offers to order a nice meal!
For Valentine's Day 2020 in France, the delivery app Deliveroo and the dating site Happn took a look at the culinary habits of French couples.
In your opinion, which dishes were most popular with them? (Not snails or weird meals…)
The winner was... The timeless cheeseburger/french fries combo, followed by Margarita pizza and tiramisu !
Feel like cooking? No more recipes with "aphrodisiac" ingredients! Go for pancakes, mac and cheese, homemade sandwiches or fajitas for example.
Are you in the mood to stay at home and warm?
Netflix has recently unveiled its new releases of the month.
Are you a fan of mystery? Archive 81 awaits you. Thriller parody lover? The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is here. This deadpan delight brings something new to the platform. Looking for a light and funny programme? The fourth part of Disenchanted will be available just in time! (We use Netflix as an example, this applies to all platforms of course).
Video game lovers?
It's time to challenge your partner on the new Forza Horizon or Battlefield!
Want to go back to childhood? The new Mario Party is the perfect way to spend a chill evening.
To match your plans, skip the cooking part and take advantage of the Valentine's Day offers to order a nice meal!
For Valentine's Day 2020 in France, the delivery app Deliveroo and the dating site Happn took a look at the culinary habits of French couples.
In your opinion, which dishes were most popular with them? (Not snails or weird meals…)
The winner was...
The timeless cheeseburger/french fries combo, followed by Margarita pizza and tiramisu !
Feel like cooking?
No more recipes with "aphrodisiac" ingredients!
Go for pancakes, mac and cheese, homemade sandwiches or fajitas for example.
Feel like going out?
Take the chance to delight your taste buds during the festivities! If there is one other time of the year when you will have similar meals to Christmas, it will be during Valentine's Day!
Thanks to the special menus, this is the time to taste oysters, scallops, foie gras, salmon etc. according to your desires.
It can also be an opportunity to visit new exhibitions, attend a concert or just enjoy the fresh air during a romantic walk.
Feel like going out?
Take the chance to delight your taste buds during the festivities! If there is one other time of the year when you will have similar meals to Christmas, it will be during Valentine's Day!
Thanks to the special menus, this is the time to taste oysters, scallops, foie gras, salmon etc. according to your desires.
It can also be an opportunity to visit new exhibitions, attend a concert or just enjoy the fresh air during a romantic walk.
YOU ARE SINGLE
The classic meaning of Valentine's Day is that it is for couples only. To this tradition, we want to say: are all the people who celebrate St Patrick's Day in the world Irish? (We'll let you answer that question). Let's be clear here: enjoying Guinness and going to an Irish-style pub does not make you Irish. Whether you want to join in the festivities or make an anti-Valentine's Day party, there are several options for you.
Here are some of them...
YOU ARE SINGLE
The classic meaning of Valentine's Day is that it is for couples only.
To this tradition, we want to say: are all the people who celebrate St Patrick's Day in the world Irish? (We'll let you answer that question).
Let's be clear here: enjoying Guinness and going to an Irish-style pub does not make you Irish.
Whether you want to join in the festivities or make an anti-Valentine's Day party, there are several options for you.
Here are some of them...
You love Valentine's Day and are frustrated to be alone for the occasion.
Avoid going in pursuit of a last-minute Valentine, as you'll be forcing the romance.
Another plan: arrange a Valentine's Day with your friends! Yes, this is even a concept in the USA,"Galentine's Day".
Based on an American series, this day turns its nose up at Valentine's Day to celebrate female friendship.
Initially, it takes place on 13 February. If you celebrate on the 14th we'll keep the secret, we promise! Exported all over the world, celebrating Galentine's Day is becoming more and more common.
Whatever your gender, you can take part, and even invite your friends as a couple!
At home or away, it's an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. It can also be an opportunity to experience a more unusual evening.Play it like Mario by going to karting, challenge your friends to a laser-game or end the evening with karaoke.
The possibilities are endless!
You love Valentine's Day and are frustrated to be alone for the occasion.
Avoid going in pursuit of a last-minute Valentine, as you'll be forcing the romance.
Another plan: arrange a Valentine's Day with your friends! Yes, this is even a concept in the USA, "Galentine's Day".
Based on an American series, this day turns its nose up at Valentine's Day to celebrate female friendship.
Initially, it takes place on 13th February. If you celebrate on the 14th we'll keep the secret, we promise! Exported all over the world, celebrating Galentine's Day is becoming more and more common.
Whatever your gender, you can take part, and even invite your friends as a couple!
At home or away, it's an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. It can also be an opportunity to experience a more unusual evening. Play it like Mario by going to karting, challenge your friends to a laser-game or end the evening with karaoke.
The possibilities are endless!
Avoid going in pursuit of a last-minute Valentine, as you'll be forcing the romance.
Another plan: arrange a Valentine's Day with your friends! Yes, this is even a concept in the USA,
"Galentine's Day ".
Based on an American series, this day turns its nose up at Valentine's Day to celebrate female friendship.
Initially, it takes place on 13 February. If you celebrate on the 14th we'll keep the secret, we promise!
Exported all over the world, celebrating Galentine's Day is becoming more and more common.
Whatever your gender, you can take part, and even invite your friends as a couple!
At home or away, it's an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. It can also be an opportunity to experience a more unusual evening.
Play it like Mario by going to karting, challenge your friends to a laser-game or end the evening with karaoke.
The possibilities are endless!
Al ame concept according to you, bad memories of past Valentine's Days or the feeling of being left out for this day: this day annoys you.
You might even say more: it makes you angry.
How about releasing that anger?
Like Jennifer Garner in the "Valentine's Day " movie, you candestroy a heart-shaped piñata during an "Anti-Valentine's Day" evening with your friends. A simple, effective and tasty activity!
If you feel like having a more original experience to let off steam, it's time to try an axe-throwing centre or the famous "Fury Room".
Endorphin release guaranteed!
You hate Valentine's Day
You hate Valentine's Day
A lame concept according to you, bad memories of past Valentine's Days or the feeling of being left out for this day: this day annoys you.
You might even say more: it makes you angry.
How about releasing that anger?
Like Jennifer Garner in the "Valentine's Day " movie, you can destroy a heart-shaped piñata during an " Anti-Valentine's Day " evening with your friends. A simple, effective and tasty activity!
If you feel like having a more original experience to let off steam, it's time to try an axe-throwing centre or the famous "Fury Room".
Endorphin release guaranteed!
A lame concept according to you, bad memories of past Valentine's Days or the feeling of being left out for this day: this day annoys you.
You might even say more: it makes you angry.
How about releasing that anger?
Like Jennifer Garner in the "Valentine's Day " movie, you can destroy a heart-shaped piñata during an " Anti-Valentine's Day " evening with your friends. A simple, effective and tasty activity!
If you feel like having a more original experience to let off steam, it's time to try an axe-throwing centre or the famous "Fury Room".
Endorphin release guaranteed!
You don't care about this celebration
Your friends are all out for Valentine's Day? This is your chance to have a cocooning evening just for you.
Take a bath, start that book you received for Christmas, relax in front of a TV show or movie or play your favourite video game.
There are many options to consider, the only thing to do is to refocus and take care of yourself!
You don't care about this celebration
Your friends are all out for Valentine's Day?
This is your chance to have a cocooning evening just for you.
Take a bath, start that book you received for Christmas, relax in front of a TV show or movie or play your favourite video game.
There are many options to consider, the only thing to do is to refocus and take care of yourself!
GOOD QUESTION
Relationships can sometimes be turbulent and quite strange.
Is your situation complicated? Then you have every right to celebrate this day. Check out our ideas and tips for your Valentine's Day or for spending a nice evening alone or with your loved ones.
In the meantime, know that we are thinking of you (yes, the Piranha's eye is everywhere and watching you) and we hope that everything will turn out for the best!
Relationships can sometimes be turbulent and quite strange.
Is your situation complicated?
Then you have every right to celebrate this day. Check out our ideas and tips for your Valentine's Day or for spending a nice evening alone or with your loved ones.
In the meantime, know that we are thinking of you (yes, the Piranha's eye is everywhere and watching you) and we hope that everything will turn out for the best!
Whether you are in a relationship or not, many of you are nervous about the annual Valentine's Day. Both praised and criticised, this celebration is becoming more and more controversial. We've outlined a few ways to celebrate or get around this day.
The moral is: do what you want with it!
Happy Valentine's Day or not, everyone!
Whether you are in a relationship or not, many of you are nervous about the annual Valentine's Day.
Both praised and criticised, this celebration is becoming more and more controversial. We've outlined a few ways to celebrate or get around this day.
The moral is: do what you want with it!
Happy Valentine's Day or not, everyone!