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If Valentine’s Day isn’t your favourite day ever, you’re not the only one: The Dutch are not the biggest fans of Valentine’s Day either. Since numbers don’t lie, we can tell you that only one out of five Dutchies celebrates this day, while 90% of them consider it to be just commercial nonsense — an obligation rather than a celebration. De Waag Amsterdam Romantic Restaurant for Valentines Day in Amsterdam 4. Watch a film in the most romantic cinema. Cinema Pathé Tuschinski was built in 1921, and its exterior and interior are a spectacular mix of styles: Amsterdam School, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. While it’s known that Valentijnsdag (Valentine’s Day) is named after some Sint Valentijn (Saint Valentine), it’s not really clear which one. There are different stories about the man who was given February 14 as his heilige (holy) day by Paus (Pope) Gelasius in 496. Valentine’s Day is relatively new to the Netherlands and the Dutch have, well, taken it to their hearts. Whether or not you love or loathe the allegedly most romantic day of the year, you may be obliged to celebrate it with that certain special someone in your life. So here are a few ideas that will help you make it to the other side of the 14th. Goofy gifts Hema can serve as your one stop The castle offers a unique illuminated tour on Valentine's Day that explores the romantic—and occasionally scandalous—secrets of its illustrious past. Enjoy a welcoming drink while a troubadour performs live, bringing an enchanted touch to the evening. Don't miss our complete guide to romantic day-trip ideas in the Amsterdam Area for more. 6. Valentine’s Day underneath the stars at Artis. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your love under the stars. Come with your loved one or invite your Valentine to ARTIS Zoo. In the Groote Museum, you are introduced to cosmic couples, such as tight double stars and clashing galaxies and you explore the attraction between the earth and the moon Valentine’s Day was not overwhelmingly celebrated in the Netherlands. Since the mid-1990s, Valentine’s Day has become increasingly popular. So only in recent years, Valentine’s Day has been seen as the day of love in the Netherlands. Valentine’s cards, flowers, poems, and love gifts are sent to loved ones but also to anonymous loved ones. A Valentine's escape in the Lowlands. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday and a country with a knack for all that's gezellig and knus, take the opportunity to explore a new city as a couple. To add some flair to your journey, put a more personalised touch on your accommodation by booking through AirBnB or Wimdu. Get creative! A bit of a Valentine’s Day cliché, but going to the movies could be quite an experience in Amsterdam. Two of the city’s historical cinemas are great places to spend Valentine’s Day in Amsterdam. Located in the Jordaan area, the Movies Amsterdam is the oldest functioning cinema in the city. Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 by riding around the famous Museum Quarter with your spouse and enjoying a pleasant break in the Vondelpark A bike ride is one of the most romantic couple activities in Amsterdam. Book This Tour Valentine’s Day is the holiday (February 14) when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. It may have had beginnings in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which celebrated the coming of spring and included fertility rites and other activities, but the origin of the holiday is vague at best. Today’s interactive game Doodle celebrates Valentine’s Day with a scientific spin — it’s all about the chemistry. Love is in the O2, so let’s play some Chemistry CuPd! Choose an avatar from the periodic table or take a quiz to get matched to the one that best fits your personality. Choose from 20 Valentine's Day word searches in four difficulty levels with answers included. Perfect for some Valentine's Day fun! 100% FREE! Our roundup of easy Valentine’s Day crafts for kids features moderately ambitious ideas for 10 year olds (like origami wall decor), engaging crafts for elementary students, and simple projects for toddlers (think: scribbling on a tinfoil heart with markers). Happy Valentine’s Day, Mom!" "Thank you for being my guiding light and my greatest source of love. Wishing you a wonderful Valentine’s Day!" "You are the definition of love, strength, and kindness. So grateful to be your child!" "Valentine’s Day is for celebrating love, and there’s no love like a mother’s. Love you, Mom!" Tell these sweet and funny Valentine's Day riddles when you want to make everyone you love laugh on February 14. MENU. Just For Kids. 50 Funny & Sweet Valentine’s Day Riddles. 66. Valentine’s Day is believed to have roots in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. This festival is a celebration of what? Fertility. 67. What English poet may have invented the specific day Valentine’s Day is celebrated on? Geoffrey Chaucer. 68. How much money is spent each year on Valentine’s Day? $21 Billion . 69. Valentines Day Messages for Friends. Happy valentine’s Day, my beloved friend. Wishing you a day filled with joy, love and precious moments. Valentine’s Day is all about love, and to me, love means our friendship. The Perfect Wedding: A Valentine’s Day Devotional. Ashley and her mom were hard at work planning the finer details of her upcoming wedding. As they hurried around town orchestrating transportation for guests, finalizing the reception menu and making sure someone was at the church early to turn on the air-conditioning (the wedding was in May in Alabama), Ashley began to feel overwhelmed.
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