Imagine this:

It’s a cold foggy day, and you and your loved one are sitting inside, debating what you should do to invite a little more romance into your lives. Suddenly, the fog comes in through the window, enveloping you both in its stifling embrace. As you dream in your foggy somnambulistic state, you hear a deep and raspy voice echo through the dense swarming mass. “Listen to Basil,” it demands.  “He knows a thing or two about dates…” 

WOAH!

You’ve had an idea – no matter if it’s by means of your own mind, or through the collective minds of The Axe newspaper staff (as prophesied by the voice). Actually, you have more than one idea—I guess the aura of the voice may have ignited that romantic flame you were looking for. Here they are:

Build Gingerbread Houses Together

If you’ve ever made a gingerbread house, you’ll know that each creation involves a process of triumph, despair, and a lot of hard work. Such characteristics make the activity a perfect opportunity to build a healthier relationship with your partner and have fun while doing it! Relish the team-building activity with all the sweets that you could ever want, and enjoy the satisfaction of the end product. Think about it—if your roof falls down, then you’ve got another person to help hold it up, and if the house doesn’t look quite like your original vision, then you’ve got your partner to tell you “great job!” Plus, you don’t need to worry about cooking and baking and such—it’s all decoration! So board the gingerbread train right now and let your imagination run wild. 

While you make your gingerbread house (and the romantic spark is re-lit), you start thinking about what other activities you and your partner could do together. But it isn’t as difficult this time. With momentum, your ideas seem to create themselves, and you see a snowball effect in how great your imagination can be. In no time at all you’ve thought of your next activity: 

Holiday Karaoke

Everyone loves holiday music, so partner up and sing your heart out! Whether you want to sing about the winter season or about the holidays that come with it, you’ll be sure to find inspiration in the romantic melodies of the season’s greatest hits. If you have relatives come during winter break, be sure to put on a performance of your favorite songs to take part in the festivity of the season. 

If you don’t want to put on a performance for family, then you’ll have to rethink a second date option. Luckily, I have thought of one for you, and I’ll provide it here:

Take a Holiday Light Walk

If you’re worried about a spark in your relationship, then it might be best to find a physical thing that represents your goal—an eternal flame enshrined in romanticism. Look no further than the festive lights on the houses making their annual winter appearances to celebrate the endings of a year and the beginnings of another. Take a walk with your loved one to admire these great light set-ups on houses that dot the streets all across the town. And, if you feel inspired enough, then help your partner set up their holiday lights at their own home so that they bring a bit of holiday cheer into another couple’s relationship. Who knows—maybe you’ll spark a flame in that couple like the flame that sparked in your relationship when you decorated a gingerbread house together! Whatever the case, perusing the streets for impressive holiday displays will be a fun activity, so bundle up and enjoy your walk.

And now you’re all set! Your flame has been reignited, and your relationship with your loved one is on the way to the moon. Enjoy the rest of your year, South, and enjoy winter break with those you love. Happy holidays!

Basil

Article by Basil Dracobly