DATE NIGHT FUN â—½ MARRIAGE
It’s Christmas month, my goodness…hard to believe. And it’s most likely that date night with your spouse is a low priority, because of all the activities, the gift wrapping, the food making, the family obligations, etc. However, carving out just a few hours a week with each other to connect can give you the boost you need to get it all done. Here are some fun ways to make time together this hurried but festive time of year, focusing on the five colors of Christmas.
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Red – Poinsettias come to mind, when associating red for Christmas. Consider purchasing three poinsettia plants from your local nursery and delivering them to another couple’s porch with a note, for a Christmas surprise. Enjoy a slice of red velvet cake afterwards (buy or make) and give thanks for the friends you just shared with…
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Gold – Maybe a gold star sits atop your tree, or atop trees around the city. Take a drive and look for gold stars. Find a high spot on a clear night and park, with thermoses and treats, and observe the stars as they appear when the sun goes down. Read the story of the wise men together as they brought their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Give thanks.
Green – The evergreen Christmas tree. Is yours up, yet? Make your date night around that tree, or some green tree somewhere. It can be in a park, at a mall, in a restaurant, or at home by your own tree. Think of the everlasting love of God and all the green that is present in our world, which represents growth. Affirm each other in areas where you’ve seen each other grow. Maybe purchase one more ornament and hang it on the tree, together.
Silver – When is the last time you really listened to the carol “Silver Bells?” Children laughing, people passing on every street corner – so get out where the crowds are! Visit your local mall and grab a pretzel and sit…observe the people passing and smile at everyone. Silver bells…can you stroll the mall and see what you can find that’s silver – maybe bells or other decorations? Marvel together at the beauty of Christmas, amid all the hustle and bustle, and purpose together to focus on the good this time of year.
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White – Maybe this represents snowflakes that you either love or hate, maybe depending on where you live. I’m guessing you do love the beauty of them, even though too many can be a pain. White represents purity. White twinkle lights, white (vanilla) ice cream, white clouds, white polar bears, white rice and white chocolate. Make it a night to find and enjoy three things white. Use that list or look for other things. Laugh out loud and enjoy the evening.
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Some of the above ideas can be enjoyed with the entire family, so mix and match them, and keep these ideas handy all month long, as you stroll, shop and sing along with joy. Together.