Valentine’s Day is almost here!

[beneathmoonlight]

Hello everyone!

I know we’re all a little busy with various tasks, but I think it’s good to take a break every now and then! So while you have some downtime I’d like to get everyone’s opinion on something! Everyone here is so unique and different that I’m looking forward to your answers!

My question is, what do you think is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day for a friend? And also for a special someone? Obviously there’s candy and flowers, but what would you like to give or get for the holiday?

Comments

[glaciers]

If I said what I was getting him here, I'd be spoiling the surprise.

But I like Japanese sweets best.

[beneathmoonlight]

Oh, that’s true! Best to keep it secret!

Are you from Japan too, Shouto?

[hananobooks]

For a friend, something practical that they can enjoy. It could be tea, coffee, or some clothes they would like.

For a special someone...hmm something they have wanted for awhile. A present for me would be a book, though not a very cheap one, but one not too expensive either.

[Not that she would pass up one if it's expensive.]

[beneathmoonlight]

Those all sound like wonderful ideas! I love reading too!

[me_matey]

well first of all ERRY1 LOVES CHOCLATE

well unless they allergic

BUT ALMOST ERRY1 LOVES CHOCOLATE cant go wrong my dude

[beneathmoonlight]

That is true!

Chocolate is very popular at the bakery I work at, haha.

[missingache]

Since I have a kitchen now, I've been practicing baking so I can make things for my family and my best friend.

For other friends I'd buy chocolate because else I'd be baking forever. Homemade just seems better.

[beneathmoonlight]

Baking is definitely an art! I’m sure that they’d love to eat something you made!

[yakan]

Food, always.

But just hanging out is pretty great.

[beneathmoonlight]

Food is always good. It’s my favorite thing, actually.

What’s your favorite dish?

[ascatic]

... time together.

Of course, there would be presents. Sweets and such. But I find that time spent together with someone you like is the best gift.

Time is fleeting, after all.

[beneathmoonlight]

Spending time with the people you care about is definitely the best gift you can give. You can build precious memories from that.

[wantnotneed]

If it's for someone special, you can't go wrong with a romantic dinner at home!
Perfect for foodie introverts!

[beneathmoonlight]

That’s a great idea! Sharing food is a perfect way to bond. Maybe there could be candles...

[vitis]

friend: fruit or flowers, maybe something they like
special someone: same as above, but also maybe something they especially like

[beneathmoonlight]

Oh! Those both sound great!

What’s your favorite fruit and flower, John-san?

[darin]

No matter who it's for it should be something that you know would mean something to them.
It doesn't have to be expensive but it should have some thought put into it.
Generic stuff like chocolates and flowers don't show any thought or care imo.

[beneathmoonlight]

That’s true. Gifts should be personal and thoughtful. Even flowers and chocolate can be nice if they’re tailored specifically to the person.

[blind_badass]

If it's for someone really special, I'd like to make a dessert for them.

[beneathmoonlight]

Desserts are so much fun to make!

Well, I may be a little biased about that, working at a bakery and all.

[imaginex]

Food tends to be the most traditional gift, especially if it's handmade.

But making it special means catering it to their likes. So maybe stuffed animals? A gift card to their favorite restaurant? Things like that.

[beneathmoonlight]

I definitely love getting food.

All those other things sound nice and thoughtful too!

[deathboss]

Expensive candy! Something that shows that this person is OUT OF THIS WORLD to you!

> Michel shared an image

Sometimes I prank my bros by buying them the biggest candy box I can find. Granted Easter is when you can really do it well...one time I sent a friend a full grown adult sized chocolate figurine!

[beneathmoonlight]

Wow, those are so pretty!

Ahaha, I didn’t even know they made chocolate figures that big.

[spiritoso]

For a friend, I think chocolates or some other kind of sweet they like along with a card is perfect! Of course the card should have a personal note written inside too.

I don't know what I'd get a special someone though since it would depend on who it is. I think something meaningful or handmade would be a great gift! And chocolate, of course!

[beneathmoonlight]

As long as you add some kind of personal touch, those all sound like great ideas! Handmade gifts are extremely thoughtful!

[erythristic]

are you planning something, perhaps? crowdsourcing ideas to get the best one? don't be shy.

[beneathmoonlight]

Haha, well, I was just curious at first, really, but there’s so many great ideas here that I think I’ll write them all down!

Right now I just have friends to get gifts for.

[dornen_kiste]

Hmm, well, I don't have a special someone, but I think for a friend I like to give some sweet I made or maybe a little something I made. Like, if I know they could use a scarf I'll make a scarf!

[beneathmoonlight]

Homemade clothing sounds so nice!

Every time they wear it they’ll think of you!

[superposition]

Valentine's Day is a manufactured holiday invented solely to sell chocolate. Skip the holiday, pick up half-price candy the day after.

[beneathmoonlight]

Well, you have a point, but...

Making someone chocolates to let them know that they’re special doesn’t seem so bad.