How to Celebrate the Second Day of Christmas

The line between holiday symbolism and commercialism is thin. So how do we get a nation of spectators to participate in meaningful rituals without feeling like it’s all style and no substance? Turn to the theatrical inspiration of the Twelve Days of Christmas, but remix it for modern lifestyles and entertaining. Here’s some motivation for forging new traditions and creating modern heirlooms for all.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Corsage or boutonniere
• Music for drive to dinner and slow dancing afterwards
• Note card or stationary
• Dinner reservation, or a home meal prepared
• Gift if you’re bringing you’re A-game

A Fresh Twist on the Second Day of Christmas

1. Old School Classic Version: Two turtledoves; Modern Version: It’s a Date.
2. Batman and Robin, Katie and Matt, Ozzy and Sharon, Will and Grace: When you put the right people together, magic happens. Don’t loose your dynamic-duo dazzle because of the seasonal stress; one-on-one plans get marked on the calendar in ink.
3. Whether you’ve been married a billion years or are in major crush mode, everyone likes to be asked out; it makes us feel like we are not in a rut.
4. Use a witty invitation strategy. Try something like this written on stationary or the back of a napkin from your favorite restaurant: “If you had peanut butter in your grocery cart, I’d have jelly in mine. If you decided to be a farmer, I’d figure out what a dell is. What I’m trying to say is, we seem to be made for each other and go together like ramma-lamma-lamma-ka-dinga-da-dinga-dong. So, do you want to go to dinner Friday night? Yes___ No___ Maybe___ Heck Yeah!___ Other___ Write back." Go to www.knockknock.biz for more invitation ideas.
5. Extend the thoughtfulness with all the trappings of a first date:
   
   • Looking dishy? A must.
   • Corsage and boutonniere? Check.
   • Prepared toast to “us”? Yep.
   • Great music cued up in the car? Absolutely.
   • Different restaurant (or back home) for dessert and slow dancing? Now you’re talking!
   • Token gift? Extra credit.
6. The bottom line: This tradition is about keeping romance on the front burner.

Tips & Warnings

• Give a pair of something (think pair of gloves, earrings, cufflinks) along with a note that reads something like “a pair to remember our night.” Pick up great date gifts from www.redenvelope.com.
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