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Valentine’s Day. You either love it or you hate it. And to be honest, if you hate it, you better look away now. This post contains a lot of heart-shaped things. So don your best-romancing face and grab a Juliet, it’s time to whip out the Romeo moves.
Saint Valentine is coming to town – and it’s the perfect opportunity to spice things up a little. Whether you’re a reluctant participant, a hopeless romantic, or just looking for an excuse to have a couple of wines, we’ve found some pretty cracking things to do in Ras Al Khaimah this Valentine’s Day. Check ’em out!
A Romantic Escape at Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island RAK
Al Hamra Residence and Al Hamra Village Hotel Ras Al Khaimah’s Dreamy Valentine’s Getaway
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at 1484 by Puro
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Worldwide Love Concert in RAK!
Celebrate love this Valentine’s at Anantara Mina Al Arab RAK
Celebrating Valentine’s Day at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah
CLAW BBQ Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island’s Anti-Valentine’s Party of the Year
Valentine’s Day Delights Await at Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island!
Love Is in the Air at Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort RAK this Valentine’s Day
Spend an Unforgettable Valentine’s Day at Cove Rotana Resort Ras Al Khaimah
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah’s Magical Valentine’s Day Celebration
St. Valentine Escape You Deserve at Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah
Romantic Valentine’s Day Dining Experience at Vespa Ras Al Khaimah
What is Valentine’s Day?
St Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship, and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. Couples send Valentine’s Day cards and flowers and spend special time together to honour their love for each other.
The Early History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. There are many stories about St Valentine and over time these stories grew into the legend we know today.
At the time of Valentine’s life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was a pagan and created strict laws about what Christians were allowed to do. Claudius believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and therefore passed a law preventing them from marrying. St Valentine began to marry these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies and this was the beginning of his reputation for believing in the importance of love.
Eventually, Valentine was found out and jailed for his crimes against Claudius. While imprisoned, Valentine cared for his fellow prisoners and also his jailor’s blind daughter. Legend has it that Valentine cured the girl’s blindness and that his final act before being executed was to write her a love message signed ‘from your Valentine’. Valentine was executed on 14 February in the year 270.
What is Valentine’s Day in Contemporary Times?
While Valentine’s Day is celebrated in most countries, different cultures have developed their own traditions for this festival. In some parts of the world Valentine’s Day is observed as a day for expressing love between family members and friends, rather than that of romantic couples. Some traditions include leaving lollies and gifts for children and others include acts of appreciation between friends.
Valentine’s Day is most commonly associated with romantic love, with millions of Valentine’s Day cards being exchanged each year. Gifts of flowers or a single red rose are sent with romantic messages to loved ones and couples spend special time together.
Many couples choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner, a picnic or special home-cooked meal. Many restaurants offer Valentine’s Day dinner promotions and food is often presented with symbols of love like hearts and flowers. Another popular Valentine’s Day activity is to indulge in a luxury hotel stay in a beautiful location, allowing a couple to get away from it all and enjoy some quality time together. Marriage proposals are also popular on Valentine’s Day, and it is often chosen as the perfect day to express their love and commitment. Some marriage proposals are delivered very creatively, such as after climbing to the top of a mountain, or posting a message on a billboard. Whatever the method, marriage proposals made on Valentine’s Day are generally romantic and memorable.
