What makes V- Day so much special?

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it is the season of love everywhere. Named after the Christian martyr Valentine, Valentine’s Day is an annual commemoration held to celebrate love and affection around the world. It is a special day for those in love.
Different people have their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Some couples gift each other chocolates, cards and flowers.“I eagerly wait for this day. My boyfriend gifts me loads of flowers and chocolates,” says Anupriya Nihar, a student of Daulat Ram College. Going on a candle light dinner is one of the most clichéd things to do on Valentine’s Day.
“On every Valentine’s Day, me and my wife go out for dinner,” says Abhinav Dhall, an executive. Restaurants are busier than usual as many people go out for an evening with their spouse or partner. Instead of going for a dinner try going for some delectable breakfast. You can also go for a Valentine’s brunch at any of the finest restaurants in the city. “Me and my boyfriend have plans to go out for a brunch this Valentine's day,” says Nishi Gulati a student of Kamla Nehru College.
Going for a movie and lunch is one of the perfect ways of celebrating this special day. Watch your favourite movie while holding your partner’s hand. It is one of the prized things you can do. “I and my boyfriend usually go for a movie and lunch on every Valentine’s Day,” says Neha Nagpal, a student of Gargi College. Going on a coffee date is another simple yet wonderful thing to do on this special evening. “I and my girlfriend had met first time over a cup of coffee. This is going to be our first Valentine’s Day together and again we are going on a coffee date,” says Shivam Sharma, an engineering student.
If you are a party animal, then this is a great excuse to hit the dance floor. “I plan to visit my favourite club with my boyfriend and party till late in the night,” says Priya Kapur, a lawyer.
Wealthy couples have their own way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Rich men gift their wives expensive stuff like gold and diamond jewellery. “Last year my husband gifted me a diamond ring. I was overwhelmed,” says, Priyam Mahajan, a homemaker.
Flying off to romantic destinations like Udaipur and Goa is yet another fun way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Hotels and flights to such places are full during this season. “I plan to spend this Valentine’s Day at the Lake Palace, Udaipur,” says Deepak Ahuja, a student of SRCC. If you have loads of money, make a trip to Paris. “This is our first Valentine’s Day after marriage and we are going to Paris. I am super excited,” says Misha Garg, a newly married girl. Romancing in sea is a unique way of celebrating this day. You can go on a cruise holiday. “I have always wanted to go on a cruise and Valentine’s Day is a great occasion to do this,” says, Deepika Mitra, a fashion designer.
If you have a shoe-string budget, check out the roadside stalls. Eat street food with your partner and celebrate love in an unusual style. “We are students and do not have any income as such, but we still make sure to celebrate Valentine’s Day and have a real blast.
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