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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. If you celebrate, you should probably have a gift by now. But if you don’t . . . don’t worry . . . there are plenty of quick options that can make it seem like you’re thoughtful.
There’s an article online that claims to have the “best and worst Valentine’s Day gifts.” But the rationale behind them is a little shaky.
See what you think. The “best gifts” are . . .
1. Watches. The site’s expert says, “A watch represents the gift of time. By gifting a watch, you’d be promising your partner that you’ll be present for them.”
2. Chocolate. “The gift of chocolate can be traced back to the Mayans, who viewed cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, as a ‘heart opener.'”
3. Scarves. “They represent a strong spiritual connection. [They show] faith in the relationship and a desire to keep each other warm and protected.”
4. Kitchenware. “Despite the backlash against presents which are seen as functional or boring, kitchen utensils can let your partner know that you want to nourish each other’s souls and create something together.”
And the three WORST Valentine’s gifts are:
1. Lingerie. The site’s expert says, “Since underwear covers our most private areas, it represents a desire to hide something . . . your partner may be sending you the message that they are keeping something from you.”
2. Alcohol. “The word alcohol comes from the Arabic word, Al-Kohl, which links to both early cosmetics and spirits. The word ghoul derives from the same source.”
3. Bath Salts. “Salt is a cleanser and a purifier, so the gift of bath salts will help rid the receiver of any negativity in a relationship. But if YOU are a toxic partner, you will be cleansed away.” (Not to be confused with Bath BOMBS . . . so those Papa John’s special garlic sauce bath bombs are not a bad idea.)
(NY Post)
