In the grand scheme of things, Valentine’s Day is fairly low on the list of important holidays: Higher up than, say, Groundhog Day, but not as important as, for instance, Halloween. But this year, I’m craving any shred of normalcy as the pandemic continues and I’m excited to celebrate it. All of that Valentine pageantry, which I usually find trite and saccharin, offers a welcome distraction from the news cycle. (Bring on the arrow-wielding cupids and sappy greeting cards!)
I’m taking my preparations for the holiday a bit more seriously than in year’s past and am trying to extend the celebration to include friends and family near and far. With that in mind, here are 11 tasteful Valentine’s Day gifts that range from the silly to the sublime.
