Romantic Holidays in July

While the country gets ready to celebrate Independence Day, July has something for lovers as well. Not only the weather continues to oblige with its balmy summer days but the host of interesting holidays this month is sure to keep you and your partner very busy indeed. So here is a list of the romantic holidays in July and a few ideas on how to celebrate them with your beloved.

July 1 - International Jokes Day

Jumpstart the month with International Jokes Day. Share a particularly funny joke with your partner through email or a text message or forward a series of jokes which he/she is sure to enjoy. Just be careful not to offend your partner’s sensibilities since some jokes depend on their being risqué or politically incorrect for the laughs.

July 2 - I Forgot Day

Today is I Forgot Day. The best way to turn this day into a romantic event would be to write a letter or  a message in a card, telling your partner that you have actually forgotten all the fights, disagreements and quarrels you have had in the past. What you have not forgotten is however the joy that they bring and how much their presence in your life means to you. You may be deeply appreciative of all that your partner does for you but equally important is expressing or verbalizing that appreciation and days like these help you to do just that.

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July 4 - Independence Day

Turn Independence Day into a romantic occasion for yourselves. Take advantage of the holiday to have a picnic at the park, sunbathe at the beach or lounge by the swimming pool.  Most cities and towns host free festivities on this day so enquire ahead and decide to make use of fun events that will not strain your pocket either. Take in the sights of a local parade with your sweetheart or attend an open-air music concert together. Also several towns hold water balloons fights this day and so grab a few water balloons and get wet and crazy with your partner. In the evening, head off hand-in-hand to watch the fireworks in your city and at the climactic moment, sneak a kiss with your beloved. If you want to something more elaborate, go traditional with a barbeque in your porch and apple pie for dessert. Finally wrap up the day with some fireworks of your own in the bedroom.

Fourth of July also makes for a great day to pop the question to your sweetheart. If you are thinking of getting hitched, buy fireworks which would light up to spell out ‘Marry Me’ while your girlfriend is watching. Or decide to light sparklers in the evening and have the ring hidden in one of the boxes; just when your beloved finds it, get down on your knees and ask for her hand. You could also do it while enjoying a barbecue – slip her a slice of watermelon and tell her to watch out for the seed which of course will be the ring you are going to propose with.

July 14 - National Nude Day

Believe it or not, today is National Nude Day. So strip down with your partner and hit the sack. If you are the adventurous sort, visit a nudist colony or spend a day at the nudist beach. With warm summer days, it might not be a bad idea to don your birthday suit, after all. Go skinny dipping with your significant other.

July 17 - Ice Cream Day

The third Sunday of July is traditionally celebrated as Ice Cream Day in United States and this year the day happens to fall on July 17. Turn the occasion into a mini date as you head for the nearest ice-cream parlor with your partner and order your favorite dessert. To up the romance quotient, order one big bowl and scoop up the ice cream with two spoons. Get mushier still with feeding each other spoonfuls of the dessert. To keep things private make your own ice cream sundae at home and then  have fun licking it off each other.

July  30 - National Cheesecake Day

All those lovers with a sweet tooth, enjoy since today is National Cheesecake Day. Celebrate the day by tasting this delicious concoction of cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and whipped cream . In fact for a truly sensual experience with your partner, feed each other bits of this decadent dessert, let a speck stray onto his/her cheek and then use your tongue to lick it off.

July 30 - Always Live Better Than Yesterday Day

Yet another romantic way to end the month is by celebrating Always Live Better Than Yesterday Day. This is an ideal opportunity to count your blessings among which is definitely the love of your life. More than that however on this day make an effort to do what you have always aspired to but have been unsure or scared of. This could be as simple as taking up the phone and calling up that attractive looking guy/girl at your gym. On the other hand it could also mean a life-changing habit like taking the first step towards quitting smoking or regular exercising, all of which are bound to have a positive effect on your love life. Finally make this day better than yesterday in the most romantic way possible – by giving your partner a kiss, a treat at their favorite hangout or a lovely gift to let them know how special they are.

Christmas in July offers you and your partner that perfect excuse to pamper yourselves with gifts, mince pies and holiday music in the middle of the year. If you want to experience an authentic wintry Christmas but don’t feel like waiting for another five months, fly to Australia which being in the southern hemisphere gets to celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ in the depths of winter. So head for holiday spots Down Under and have a romantic Yule-fest with your partner before a blazing log fire.