Celebrating Christmas as a couple
Posted on: 04/12/2024
Make your first Christmas together one to remember. Whether you decide to incorporate a new Christmas activity or embrace romantic gestures during the festive season, there are plenty of ways to make it memorable.
In addition to spending time with the family, you can also take the opportunity to spend quality time with your partner. Make the most of this season with these ideas for celebrating together.
Book special experiences
Alongside plenty of relaxation, fill your calendar with special experiences to mark the season. You could head out to the Christmas markets to enjoy staples like bratwurst washed down with mulled drinks or hot chocolate.
Across the UK, locations like RHS Gardens, Chatsworth House and various National Trust properties come alive with dazzling light shows and festive transformations. Why not pick one to visit each year? There's no better way to get into the festive spirit than with a Christmas activity like this. Enjoying these experiences together can help you get to know each other even more deeply while also offering up Christmas Day gift ideas.
Start a new tradition
Christmas is the perfect time to create new traditions, especially if you’ve grown up with different ones. Blend old and new traditions by embracing cheesy Christmas rom-coms or taking a seasonal cooking class together. Even putting up the decorations can be transformed into a yearly tradition – you could put them up together after going out for a winter countryside walk. Put on the fire and blast out Christmas songs if you want to go all out.
Some couples make an occasion of doing their Christmas shopping together and turn it into a fun activity. Take coffee breaks to try festive specials at your favourite coffee shops or book a delicious meal to reward yourselves after a long day of gathering gifts. Plenty of restaurants start to roll out their festive menus in late November and December, so why not combine these activities into one fun-filled day out?
Reaffirm your love
Use this time of year to show your partner how much they mean to you. The Christmas period is a popular time to get engaged, so make sure you've secured an engagement ring well in advance if that's your intention.
Other romantic gestures include handmaking a card with a special note and compiling thoughtful gifts, such as a hamper with all their favourite things. Remember, gifts and gestures don't always have to be expensive. Other options might include going on a hike for some quality one-on-one time away from the chaos. Take the opportunity to reflect on your time together and discuss your plans for the coming year.
Plan a holiday for 2025
Plan one of the best Christmas Day gift ideas for your loved one this year – a surprise holiday! Think about how you plan to present your gift on the day. You could write a card and accompany it with small presents as clues. That way, you can make the experience more interactive and ensure they have something to open on the day. Turn it into a more comprehensive Christmas activity by sending them on a mini treasure hunt to collect the clues.
If the idea of a surprise trip feels too risky, you could always suggest it openly and plan the getaway together. You can then create an itinerary filled with activities and accommodation options that the two of you have your hearts set on.
Get help from F.Hinds
If you want to treat your loved one this Christmas, whether with a special gift or by popping the question, the experts at F.Hinds can help. You can browse rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more online or in person at one of our stores.
You can buy from us with confidence too, as we're members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). This means our jewellery meets social and ethical standards across our supply chain.