Chocolate Is Nice but These Ways of Showing Love Will Take Your Special Celebration to Another Level
Valentine’s Day is known as the day that you show your special someone how much you love them. There are flowers, chocolates, dinner dates, and cards filled with sweet words. While that is great, Latinos are known for showing love to their favorite people all year long in different ways. Our cultures are filled with art that not only captures the essence of love, it makes sharing love vibrant and fun. Here are a few ways that Latinos show love.
Playlists to share the words that are hard to find
Music is one of the most incredible ways to share how you feel with someone special. The artists have crafted words of love to express the feelings that you struggle to verbalize. We all know that we have a deep love for someone special, but sometimes you just can’t put it into words. There are some classics that should be on every playlist, like “Bésame Mucho,” “Nada valgo sin tu amor,” “Cuando Me Enamoro,” and “Hasta la raíz.”
There are so many songs by Latino artists that are focused on loving the person that you are closest to. Creating a playlist with these songs does more than just give your love something to listen to. It is a way to express the deepest feelings in your heart without having to come up with the words yourself.
Some songs touch on the emotional power of finding your special person. Some are all about the chemistry you feel when you look at your partner. Others are focused on the physical intimacy that can only be made special with someone you love. Whatever feeling you want to convey, there are songs for that.
Nothing says love like a homecooked meal
Cooking is a labor of love. Whether it is for friends, family, or your significant other, nothing shows you care like a hot, home-cooked meal. There is a lot of prep that goes into creating a great meal, and time is precious. Using your time to create something nourishing for the body is a special use of that time. You can be as extravagant or as minimalist as you’d like to make something that they would love to enjoy with you.
Some foods trigger memories of first dates, special moments, and unforgettable trips. It is a way to show that you remember and you want to keep enjoying life together. Remember that restaurant you went to on your first date? Why not recreate the meal to show you pay attention? Is there a dish that your partner just can’t stop talking about? Surprise them with a romantic dinner with that dish. Food is a love language for Latinos, and it never disappoints.
A little graffiti never hurt anybody
We are not suggesting that you go around tagging the neighborhood to show your love. The last thing you want to do is break the law while trying to share your love with the world. But a little art can go a long way. We all remember carving our names and initials into trees growing up. A little reminder to the world that two people are in love and want people to know.
One way that you could use your graffiti skills to show love is making it personal. Instead of tagging a wall, buy a canvas and let the creativity flow. Paint what you feel about your significant other. A little art from the heart can go a long way. Giving your love a special piece of art that you created to express your love is a special way to make a memory.
