I don’t know about you but I find holidays more romantic than a valentine’s day. Maybe it’s the duration of the occasion, holidays being a somewhat weeklong event while Valentine ’s Day is just a one-day—overnight even—stint. Or perhaps it’s the weather, holidays being colder—so much more lovely to get curled up with someone you love while nursing a cup of hot cocoa. Either way, holidays are the perfect occasion to express your appreciation for all those years your partner stayed by your side. Below are some romantic gift ideas for your partner this holiday season:

•    Personalized gifts—in pairs. His and hers towels are a good start especially if you two are already living together. If you would like to go the extra mile, then there’s gold bracelets which you can have engraved with the date you got married or a short message, if you are apt to it. Anything personalized, no matter how generic the item must be, conveys a message that you always think of your partner in every little thing you do.
•    Weekend getaway—just the two of you. Having busy weeks these past few days? Then it’s a perfect holiday gift for your loved one to just pack them up and go somewhere far and unknown to others. Think elopement. Think Napa Valley. Now, you get the idea.
•    Go for homemade—something you did with your own two hands. Think of something you are great at, like cooking or perhaps knitting: anything that your lover appreciates about you. If you’re handy with cars, why not change his or her car’s oil over the weekend or cook for two and go for a picnic. Top everything off with a kiss.
•    Join a class—together. This could be a shared interest, enroll and reserve seats for two and learn new things together. Just make sure your other half is really interested in this class as it can get awfully boring if not!
•    A time capsule of your love story. What better way to rekindle an old flame than reminding them of what it used to be. A time capsule, whether you’re trying to save a relationship or you just would like to let them know how much you care, is the best gift you can ever give to your partner.
•    Couple spa treatment. A little R&R sure goes a long way..
•    Fine and expensive things. If the partner is suffering from low self-esteem and he or she feels unworthy of anything, this is the best time to give them something that is exactly their worth in your eyes.