Love Sick: Baby, it’s cold outside

Christmas time is here and it’s time to ring in the winter cheer! You’ve probably already gotten sick of listening to carols on the radio, you’re probably still procrastinating on hanging your lights, your total list of gifts bought is probably zero, and, if you live in a normal state, snow has begun to pile up on your lawn. But just because you’re stressed out, it doesn’t mean you can’t stop and enjoy the holiday season with your loved one. So I bring you five of the best winter date ideas!

1) Christmas Light Looking- Not only is looking at Christmas lights magical and romantic, but it’s also completely free! Create a playlist of Christmas tunes (make sure you put this song on it), get some hot chocolate to-go, and hit the road! Even though you’ll be in the car most of the time, I suggest dressing warmly as you may want to get out and walk around neighborhoods that are ultra decked out. There are two ways to go about looking at Christmas lights. You can either drive around through random neighborhoods until you’re satisfied, or you can check out your local newspaper for a list of especially great houses to go see.

2) Light a Fire- If you live in a home with a fireplace, get some logs and light it up! There’s something about cuddling by a fire that is equally romantic and sexy. You can roast some marshmallows over the flame, listen to some romantic tunes, and read some poetry to each other (if that’s your thing). Or you can just get naked and have some hot, sexy sex by the fire! Whatever floats your boat, just make sure there are marshmallows involved.

3) Go Ice-Skating- Nothing brings two people together like falling on their asses. Ice skating is a funny activity that will allow the two of you to get close together while having a blast. Your boyfriend will feel super manly when he’s helping you keep your balance or super turned on when you’re challenging him to a race around the rink. And even if you live in a place where it doesn’t snow, you should still be able to find a local ice rink or faux frozen lake.

4) Santa Claus Bar Crawl- If you and your man are really into going out to bars, then this could be a really fun group date for the two of you. Get a bunch of friends together to dress up as Santa and prowl your local bar scene. Nothing says I love you quite like drunken, fake-bearded kisses.

5) Go on a Trip- If your still in school, then winter break is the perfect time to take a trip somewhere together. If you live somewhere where it gets really cold, book it to the nearest beach possible to soak up some rays together. If you live somewhere warm, make a trip to see some snow. It will be fun to break out of the ordinary together and try new things. Plus you’ve been working hard all semester and you deserve to spend some one-on-one time together!