'Tis the season of love! Christmastime is a beautiful time of year – some say it's the most wonderful – to spend time with loved ones. Whether you're in a relationship or want to go on an adventure with your friends and family, here are five romantic dates for this holiday season.
1. Ice skating
Yes, I know, it is very cliché. But ice skating is so much fun, especially when someone is there holding your hand when you fall down! You may drag your significant other down with you, but that just adds to the fun.
2. Watch Christmas movies by the fire
Sitting by the fire and cuddling under a fuzzy blanket with a mug of hot chocolate in hand is one of the best feelings in the world. Instead of going out on a Friday night, just stay in and enjoy the simple joys of being with the one you love.
3. Go see "The Nutcracker"
I have never seen "The Nutcracker" before, but it is surely a holiday favorite. This Friday, I am going to see it with my boyfriend and I can't wait. This is an expensive holiday date, but it is truly romantic. Dressing up and going to the ballet is a classy way to spend the holiday.
4. Drive around and look at the Christmas lights
In my town, many people (aka my family) decorate their houses with thousands of strings of lights, blow-up Santa Clauses, and light-up candy canes. There is nothing more charming to see a house lit up with snow falling on the ground. Play some Christmas music, drive around with your significant other, and enjoy the sights of your town!
5. Go to NYC and see the Rockefeller Center tree
Every winter, my family takes the train to NYC to see all of the wonderful decorations and light displays. Our favorite, of course, is the tree at Rockefeller Center. Walking in the city at night with your boyfriend or girlfriend is truly romantic in the wintertime, with the light shows on the sides of the buildings, the ice skating, and Christmas shops set up in Bryant Park.
Enjoy one or all of these romantic dates! I hope your holiday season is merry, bright, and full of love!