Why do we celebrate this day? Know 5 unique ways to propose to your partner – India TV

Valentine’s Week starts on February 7. Propose Day is celebrated on the second day of this week of love i.e., on February 8. This day is special for those who want to tell their heart’s feelings to their crush. It is a special day to express love. On this day, lovers propose to their partner for marriage or a relationship, which marks a new beginning of their relationship.

Propose Day is a special occasion to express your love openly. It is important for those who want to give a new name to their relationship. However, it would be interesting to know where the saying “propose” started, why Propose Day is celebrated, and when it is celebrated.

History of Propose Day

The history of Propose Day is directly linked to Valentine’s Week, which was created to celebrate love and romance. In the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and America, men used to formally propose marriage with a ring. It is believed that with the popularity of Valentine’s Week increasing in the late 20th century, Propose Day also started getting special attention. In the olden days in Western culture, men used to sit on their knees and propose to their girlfriends for marriage. However, this tradition is still seen today, which increases the romance between the couple. In India too, the trend of Propose Day along with Valentine’s Week has increased a lot in the last few decades.

Importance of Propose Day

• This day allows for expressing love. For those who have liked someone for a long time but are unable to express their feelings, this day is the right opportunity.
• Propose Day marks the beginning of many new relationships where two people accept their love with an open heart.
• Even if you are already in a relationship, this day allows you to make your partner feel special and strengthen your relationship.

5 unique ways to propose to your partner

• You can arrange a romantic dinner and propose to your partner while having your favourite meal. A candlelight dinner can prove to be better to make your partner happy. 
• If your relationship is quite old, then go to the place where you went with your partner for the first time and propose to him/her. This will make him/her feel special that you remember where you met for the first time.
• If someone gets a surprise as soon as they wake up in the morning, then nothing can be better than this. You can surprise your partner by giving him/her a ring and after that, you can plan your entire day accordingly. 
• Recreate a scene from your partner’s favourite movie. Depending on what kind of movie your partner likes and what romantic scene was in it, you can make your partner feel like a movie heroine. 
• If both you and your partner like artists or are fond of art, then you can either plan your proposal through street art or choose an art gallery for the proposal. This method will be very good to make your day memorable. 

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