A tradition I've established in my partnership is that each Christmas, one of my gift-giving items is a dated holiday ornament for the tree. I either choose an ornament with the number representing the amount of years we've been together, or simply a cute one with the date somewhere inscribed upon it. That way, each year our tree becomes a little more complete, like a memory book for reviewing each Christmas season.
How about choosing one night to present your partner with a special (maybe even sensual-in-nature) gift? You may each open this one, carefully selected gift, for each other. Just for the fun of it, make this particular gift one that nobody else will see!
If you have children, you may wish to include them in some unique family traditions, but it would still seem most ideal to ask someone to watch the kids for one night so that just the two of you can enjoy your own, private celebrations. This way, even parents can set aside an intimate couple time.
Another suggestion would be to spend an evening during the busy holiday season re-reading old love letters to each other or browsing through past holiday photos or home videos of your times together.
A special tradition or celebration could be as simple as planning an intimate, candlelight dinner for two. You may designate Christmas Eve, the first night of Chanukah, or whatever holiday time you choose, as your couple time. Perhaps you can even make the actual menu part of the tradition, by serving the same main course each year. Lobster, shrimp, steak or a glorious dessert would be perfect. Also, be sure to return next week when the feature will be a previous article, "Planning the Perfect Romantic Meal". Happy holiday celebrations!!
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