Singles' Day is not just an excuse to score some epic bargains in the Singles Day Sale.
Commemorated on November 11, Singles' Day is a day where uncoupled people celebrate and treat themselves to an array of gifts. The day originated at Nanjing University, a research institution situated in China's Jiangsu provenience. Initially, it was only celebrated by young men, however, it quickly gained momentum with most students. It is said to have started when four young men decided to say sayonara to the woes of being single and treat themselves to all kinds of goodies. Before long, it spread across the entire community and into wider society with the help of social media.
The day is now widely celebrated by people from all walks of and ''blind date'' parties are extremely popular on the day. Despite, it is not recognised as an official public holiday in China, it has become the largest offline and online shopping event in the world.
Many use Singles' Day as an excuse to step out of their comfort zone by tackling the dating world. Whether it be by swiping right on one of the numerous dating apps out there, having your friend set up a blind date, or finally hitting up that guy whose number you got in the club last month, Singles' Day is the perfect day to finally take the plunge and go on date night. This, unfortunately, introduces the dilemma of where to go or more importantly what to wear.
Fortunately, we are here to help kick your first-day jitters to the curb with fun date night ideas for singles day as well as some tips on how you can accessorise your look for the big night.
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Date Night Ideas Ideas For Singles Day
If you plan on partaking in the Singes' Day festivities by enjoying a little date night, the good news is that the hard part is out of the way when you finally work up the courage to ask someone. But now the real challenge is figuring out what you are going to do for your date. Whether you are up for a little adventure, something chilled or something that involves some delicious food and drink, there are plenty of ways you and your date can entertain yourselves. So, without further ado, here are some of our date night ideas for singles.
Test Your Skills At Mini Golf
What could be a better way of getting to know your suitor than with a little friendly competition? The great thing about mini golf is that even if you are completely abysmal at it you are still guaranteed to have a good time. Whether you are working on your swing at a dinosaur-themed put-put or trying to get the perfect hole-in-one at some pop-culture-themed golf establishment, mini-golf is a great way to work off those first date nerves. Most mini golf places also offer food, while some even offer drinks and what brings people together better than delicious junk food and a few refreshing alcoholic beverages?
Dazzle Your Tastebuds At A Gin Tasting
Speaking of a few refreshing alcoholic beverages. Gin tasting is a great way to get to know your date, while also rewarding your tastebuds with a few delectable gin cocktails. Opt for a romantic one-on-one session, or get some friends together and make it a group date. You will not only have a lot of fun but you will also get to expand your knowledge on all mouthwatering gin varietals there are out there. It's always gin o'clock somewhere, right?
Curb Your Appetite At A Food Degustation
For the date that loves the finer things in life. A food degustation is a surefire way to impress your date. There is just something so exciting about introducing your palette to all the unique and diverse food combinations, with foods you wouldn't have even dreamt about putting together. But somehow, they all come together perfectly at a food degustation. Fancy food degustations are not only the perfect excuse to fill your belly with delicious food until it feels like it is on the brink of exploding, but it is also an excuse to get dressed to the nines and crack out your glamourous diamond jewellery.
Enjoy The Balmy Spring Weather On A Picnic
Is there anything more romantic and idyllic than a Spring picnic? This Singles' Day, put together a picnic basket with some succulent fresh fruit, a few fragrant pieces of cheese with some crackers, as well as a nice drop of wine and drive up to a serene, leafy green spot for a romantic picnic. Take in the balmy spring air and breathe in all the fragrant blooming flora as you and your date sip on delicious grape varieties and graze on an impromptu charcuterie board.
Channel Your Inner Picasso At An Art Class
Embrace your creative side by joining an art class with your date this Singles' Day. Whether you're channelling your inner Van Gough in a portrait painting class, tinkering with your doodling skills in a life drawing class, or transporting yourself back to Ancient Greece in a pottery class, there's nothing quite like stepping out of your comfort zone by testing your art skills. And best of all, you get a brand-new bespoke art piece to keep at the end of it all!
Get Your Adrenaline Pumping On A Scenic Hike
For the date that likes to keep things simple, there's nothing quite like getting the adrenaline pumping on a scenic hike. Keep it simple by heading to your go-to hiking spot or test your limits on a new trail that you have yet to conquer. A great way to get the heart pumping and work off last night's takeaway, there is no better feeling than sweating it out on some rugged terrain only to be rewarded with an absolutely breathtaking view at the end of it all.
What To Wear On Date Night
First dates are all about first impressions. And the struggle of figuring out what to wear is real. Especially, once you eventually figure out what you are going to wear, you're left with the difficult decision of what you're going to wear with your outfit and how you're going to accessorise it. Thankfully, we've got you covered with some ideas on what accessories you can sport on your date, as well as some tips on how you can wear them so that you'll be the centre of attention no matter the adventure you and your date plan on partaking in.
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