Celebration has different meanings for different people. Celebration occurs across cultures, and has occurred for all kinds of things. Some of those celebrations were over things that aren’t celebrated as much today, like to thank the gods for a bountiful harvest. Other celebrations have stood the tests of time, such as for weddings and births.
Celebration is common, and it can help bring people together. That, of course, includes a romantic couple. Maybe you’ll celebrate the first day that a matchmaker paired you up, or things that you celebrated for years before you even met your partner.
What to celebrate
Celebrate what makes you happy! For some, there may be traditions from the past that you want to stick to. Sure, your partner may not have celebrated some of the customs you did, but that’s part of being in a relationship! You share with your significant other.
You can also celebrate things that are new for you and your relationship. Celebrate the first time you and your partner said, “I love you,” or even the small things, like paying off your car! Celebration can help you appreciate the moments that bring joy and meaning to your life.
When to celebrate
Especially if you have busy schedules, it can be hard to figure when it’s the best time to come together with your partner. But a celebration doesn’t have to be on a starlit evening, or over a long weekend. Celebration can occur whenever works best for you.
Do what works best for you, and don’t feel like you have to set aside too much time if that makes celebrating a chore or too difficult. Celebrate over dinner, even if that dinner is just pizza or even cereal. As long as it makes you and your partner feel good, celebrate in five minutes, three hours, or even during a long weekend.
Where to celebrate
Just like with when to celebrate, you can celebrate at any location, too. While celebrating at a fancy restaurant or on a rooftop might seem nice, you don’t have to celebrate in one of these places. You can celebrate in the kitchen, dining room, or in your living room!
Even if you don’t go somewhere special to celebrate, you can still make even the most mundane of locations meaningful. Change locations not by going somewhere else, but by changing the environment. Light a candle, dim the lights, or maybe just turn on a movie that makes both of you feel good!
How to celebrate
Different cultures have approached celebration in all kinds of ways. There are huge festivals held over many days. Some cultures have specific foods to be eaten at a certain time, and many of those customs have evolved over the years.
Just like customs change, your method of celebration can change. Maybe you have a specific bottle of wine you like to drink to celebrate occasions with your partner – or maybe any old bottle will do. However you celebrate, focus on what you and your partner enjoy!
