Ten Great Holiday Dates For Singles
By Toni Coleman
Dating during the holiday season can be a special
treat. Of course, in order to fully experience this
you may need to re-order some priorities and make time
for yourself and your own personal needs. Don’t give
into the temptation to put your social life on hold
until after the New Year. Manage those work projects
and family demands in a way that leaves you open to
try some of the romantic and fun-filled activities
that are available at this time of year.
The following 10 date ideas should help put you in
the mood and may even inspire you to come up with a
few on your own.
1.Have a “progressive” dinner together. Go to one
place for your appetizer, another (romantic and
intimate) place for your dinner; and then have dessert
and coffee (nightcap), in a quiet spot with a
beautiful view of holiday lights or other holiday
views. Even better, go by limo, so you have all your
time to focus on each other and don’t have to worry
about all the driving.
2. Take a holiday tour of historic homes in your
area. Many areas of the country have these. Often they
are done in the evening by candlelight. Afterwards,
you can go for a walk and view the surrounding
neighborhood lights and decorations. Finish with
coffee in a quiet bistro.
3. Get dressed up and attend a holiday concert or play.
You can spend a lot or very little on this kindof date, depending where you
go for the entertainment.A nice little before or after meal fills out the evening.
4. Go and get hot chocolate with your date; then go
look at Christmas lights or displays available in your
area. Many places have dazzling displays that light up
the night.
5. Go ice skating together. Find a nice place, not
too crowded. This brings out the playful side and
encourages a lot of interaction with each other. Hold
hands, show off, race- be kids again!
6. Attend a religious service together. This could
be accomplished by going to a place of worship that
one (or both) of you belong to; or you could go to a
non-denominational service. An evening service,
followed by a supper in an intimate restaurant could
fill you with a sense of well-being and
peacefulness.
7. Throw a small holiday get-together with a few
other couples (or friends). Plan an activity such as
trimming the tree or lighting the menorah. Be sure to
serve festive food and drink. A bonus would be to have
a secret Santa gift exchange. This would be where each
person brings a gift ($10.00 or less). Everyone picks
a number. Person with number one begins with first
selection. Go through all the numbers and open each
gift in front of the group. Exchanging is fine and
provides some extra fun. Lots of laughs and very
interactive.
8. Choose your or his/her place, stay home, rent
old holiday classics, light the fire and cook a simple
but festive meal together. Play holiday music while
you cook. Then watch (a few if you like) holiday
favorites together. Or, you can bake Christmas cookies
or other holiday treats together while listening to
music and enjoying the fire.
9. Work at a soup kitchen one day (meal) together.
Sharing the experience of giving is a wonderful way to
get to know someone and deepen a relationship. It is
also a great way to get into the true holiday spirit.
After the clean up, go for a walk followed by coffee
or a nightcap.
10. Go to a planetarium (if one is nearby). Enjoy
the spectacular winter sky together. There is usually
a guided “show” that you can experience as you sit
closely, (perhaps hand in hand?). Try to pick out
constellations together as you walk back to your car.
It is always nice to have an intimate meal
afterwards.
See if you can add some ideas of your own to this
list. Then put aside several evenings over the next
few weeks and awaken those feelings of peace, joy and
goodwill for others.
Happy Holidays!
Doc
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