Christmas and New Year's Eve are definitely the time when countless proposals are made all over the world and the long-awaited yes is received. A proposal isn't always an event planned for months, so if you haven't yet planned how to pop the all-important question, LĪGAVĀM suggests several ideas.

Ring under the Christmas tree

Perhaps a classic, but no less romantic option is to hide the engagement ring under the Christmas tree and present it while unwrapping the gift. Clichéd, but sweet and true. To be sure that the bride will not really know anything, the small ring can be hidden in a large box, wrapping it beautifully, thereby deceiving the beloved.

Ring in the Christmas tree

If you don't want to hide the ring under the Christmas tree, you can certainly hide it in the Christmas tree itself. It's a form of proposal that will never get old - as in romantic Christmas movies, as in real life, this is still one of the most popular ways to ask for the hand of your beloved.

It can be done in different ways - you can hang the ring in the Christmas tree as an ornament or prepare a special decoration for the Christmas tree with the inscription "Will you become my wife?". If you don't want to propose at home, but you like the idea of ​​a Christmas tree, then you can do it, for example, in the forest. Decorating the tree with treats for the forest animals and adding your own special decoration with the important question in the process.

A proposal at a winter picnic

Hoping that we will be surprised by snow on Christmas and New Year's Eve, we must remember that snow is the most beautiful decoration of these holidays. If, however, the groom himself wants to join in the choice of decorations, then it should be remembered that one of the most beautiful proposals in winter are those that are well thought out, for example, arranging an aesthetically pleasing winter picnic. Candles, pillows, warm blankets and hot drinks, and in the middle of it all, one of life's most important issues.

A question engraved in a cup

Speaking of hot drinks, this is also one of the ways to make a proposal. Warm cocoa, mulled wine and other warm drinks are suitable for the winter season and the holiday season. Just for such an occasion, the groom can make a special cup, which, when drunk, will reveal a message and a question that will make the bride-to-be's heart beat faster. It is better not to put the ring in a cup, so that the bride does not accidentally swallow it.

Trip to the most beautiful Christmas markets and ice rinks

One of the most romantic places in the winter and Christmas season is the ice rink. It's best if it's not indoors and public, of course. But as long as we're not spoiled with frozen ponds and lakes, public outdoor rinks are a potential place to propose. Europe has many beautiful ice rinks and Christmas markets. Maybe you should consider the idea of ​​a short holiday trip outside of Latvia between Christmas and New Year?

Courtship in the city

A date in the city before Christmas Eve gives a special atmosphere. Usually at this time there is a special atmosphere in the cities, the smell of waiting for miracles can literally be felt in the air.

That is why it is also the right time to make a proposal - reserve a table in an exquisite restaurant, take your loved one to a Christmas concert and rent a room in a good hotel. Pamper your loved one and also find the right moment to propose. A proposal made before Christmas will allow you to enjoy it all the following holidays, as well as to announce it to family members at traditional Christmas celebrations.

Strings of lamps

Nothing suits the Christmas and New Year season quite like Christmas lights. If your sweetheart is a big Christmas fan who would decorate the whole house in strings of lights if she could, then strings of lights should be included in the proposal.

This can be done in a variety of ways - decorate the proposal place or create the important question from the lights.