I like not only to be loved, but also to be told I am loved." -- George Eliot
“我不但喜欢被人爱，还喜欢有人告诉爱上了我。”--乔治•艾略特
Many Chinese people regard it as the most romantic coincidence that Chinese Lantern Festival falls on the same day with St. Valentine's Day on Feb. 14 this year. Both Chinese Lantern Festival and its western prototype originated from religious beliefs, and then became secular in later ages.
很多中国人都将元宵节和情人节同时在二月十四日出现看作最浪漫的巧合。二者皆源自宗教信仰，并在后世成为传统。
The Chinese Lantern Festival was not romantic at all when it was first set until it was more and more popular with exciting lantern displays and many other jolly activities. The Chinese Lantern Festival became an opportunity for unmarried people to meet their potential lovers – that is why some would call it "Chinese Valentine's Day".
起初中国元宵节与浪漫不搭边，直到后来灯会和各种赏心活动的出现，它才越来越受欢迎。而元宵节也成了未婚男女遇见潜在爱人的机遇——这也是为什么有人会将其称为“中国情人节”。
Here are 10 creative ways to tell him or her "I love you" on this special occasion.
下面就是在这特别节日里告诉他/她“我爱你”的十种创意方式。
1. After enjoying a candlelight dinner at home, give your loved one a massage and watch a romantic movie.
在家享受一次烛光晚餐后，给爱人按摩一下，再看一部罗曼蒂克的电影。
2. Give your loved one a dozen roses, or a rose with seven colors.
送她一束玫瑰，或七色玫瑰花。
3. Order food from a take-out restaurant and have a picnic for all the Valentines in your family on the floor of your living room.
在餐厅里订份外卖，然后在自家客厅里来次百分百情人节野餐。
4. Write a poem for your loved one on the chocolate.
在巧克力上为你的爱人写首诗。
5. Fill a jar with Valentine candies and notes for your loved one.
送给爱人一盒装满了情人节糖果和纸条的盒子。
6. If you are separated, send a present you made.
如果你们相处两地，给对方做一样礼物。
7. Create an intimate Valentine's Day evening at home, planning the menu, shopping for the meal, and ultimately preparing the meal together.
在家制造一个亲密的情人节夜晚，菜单自拟，买好食材，最后两人一起准备晚餐。
8. Make a special list of "Reasons why I Love You".
做一张“爱你的原因”的特别清单。
9. Surprise your loved one with a special getaway together.
用别具新意的出游给爱人一个惊喜。
10. Give your loved one a mirror, and write "Mirror tells you who the prettiest woman is in the world."
给她一面镜子，上面写道“魔镜会告诉你谁是世界上最美的女人。”