Romantic Gestures and Ideas for December (Just Like a RomCom!)
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We’ve curated a selection of romantic gestures, date nights, and sweet ideas for December and the holiday season.
Just like in any Christmas romcom, these ideas can bring more than a touch of magic to your holiday season. Use these ideas to get inspired, make plans, and think about kind things you and your significant other can do for each other.
We’ll be adding more over the holiday season. Be sure to come back for more inspiration. All the calendars and lists are available as printables, too.
Romantic Gestures for the Month
This month of romantic gestures both you and your significant other can do for each other. Many of these are quick and simple ideas, so you don’t necessarily have to find a lot of time in your busy schedule for big, romantic gestures.
1. Get them an advent calendar.
2. Order prints of your favorite photos of the year to share with them.
3. Have your weeknight dinner by candlelight.
4. Send them your favorite photo of the two of you together from the year.
5. Make them a thermos of coffee, soup, or a warm drink to take to work.
6. Watch their favorite holiday-themed movie for movie night.
7. Tell them one way they made the year special for you.
8. Tell them they look beautiful in the morning.
9. Leave a sweet post-it on the bathroom mirror.
10. Get them a small, cozy pre-Christmas gift, just because.
11. Sing their favorite song with them out loud.
12. Pick up a festive snack for them from the store on the way home from work.
13. Plan a cozy night-in for the two of you.
14. Get matching sweaters or pajamas for you to both wear.
15. Send them a loving motivational text.
16. Take a drive to a neighborhood with a beautiful lights display.
17. Give them a heartfelt hug.
18. Make yourself and them a warm drink with a festive twist.
19. Give them a cozy blanket to snuggle with on the couch.
20. Set a small budget and go on a ’Secret Santa’ shopping spree for each other.
21. Watch their favorite TV show episode together.
22. Compliment them sincerely.
23. Dance to a Christmas classic in the kitchen or living room.
24. Tell them why you love spending the holidays with them so much.
25. Give them a card with a heartfelt message to accompany their gifts.
26. Take them on a romantic winter walk.
27. Make a Christmas brunch or breakfast for the two of you.
28. Reminisce about the year together in the evening.
29. Ask them a goal they have for next year and how you can help.
30. Ask them what couple’s bucket list item they want to do next year.
31. Share a kiss at midnight.
The romantic gestures month printable is available here.
December, to a holiday backdrop, can bring us closer to the ones we love. Life may be busy and the weather cold, but opportunities for romantic moments and kindness are all around us.
