The past year has been unlike any other in history so it stands to reason that the celebrations would be as unique.
Next up is Valentine鈥檚 Day, a day that typically brings to mind stereotypical gestures such as giving one鈥檚 beloved flowers and chocolates or romantic dinners in restaurants.
Given the unusual times, the 91原创 Advance Times asked readers how they plan to mark Feb. 14 in an age when there鈥檚 no hugging of anyone outside one鈥檚 bubble, not lingering meals in booked-solid restaurants and no giving out home baking to classmates.
Shirley Sawatsky has her romantic celebration all planned out: 鈥淭hink there鈥檚 nothing romantic about a bit of hard work? Think again! We all are well aware of how much time we鈥檝e been spending at home and probably we all have a to-do-list We picked a project that we both have been dreaming about and will spend some time together fixing up our space in our garden for spring this Valentine鈥檚 Day. Then we will pop the champagne and revel our new walk in greenhouse digs as the sun sets on this romantic day.鈥�
Other鈥檚 have less strenuous plans.
鈥淚 will be curled up on the couch with my husband watching the Daytona 500. Best day ever,鈥� said Corrina Morgan.
To show how much one cares, Brett Hill is suggesting giving a face mask covered with a dozen roses.
鈥淚 send my kids/friends more Valentine鈥檚 gifts than my spouse,鈥� said Sherri Hall, who has been married 20 years.
As a single parent, Dawn Klotz also plans to devote her attentions to her family.
鈥淕onna buy my beautiful three boys some Valentine鈥檚 gifts,鈥� she said.
Maybe Sam Clark has the best gift of all for Valentine鈥檚 Day: 鈥淐elebrating our daughters first birthday.鈥�
And Leona Parsons-Van Vliet questions why people can鈥檛 show such consideration for loved ones at times other than Feb. 14: 鈥淲hy do couples need a special day to show their love?鈥�
Good question.
