I love to write steampunk because it means I get to mix past, present and future together and make something new.  “What If?†is one of my all time favourite questions;). How would a couple in my Victorian London celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Today we’d exchange emails or text a partner, but in my Victorian London a couple in the beginning stages of courtship would send a flockwork message. A flockwork message is a mechanical bird that records the sender’s words and sings them at the recipient. It would be fun and flirty and something they can share.
A romantic dinner is the usual fare for modern day couples, but in my London, Afternoon Tea at Claridge’s would be the equivalent. Of course the tea will be served by sharply dressed automatons who can outstep any maître d’. 
If we want to do something special we’d visit the theatre and take in a show or catch a great movie at the cinema. My couples will head over to the Globe Theatre and watch Shakespeare’s “The Mechanic of Venice†or “A Midsummer Night’s Steamâ€.
If you want to be a little bit naughty your text or email could include a picture or two. In my London a couple would send an image (or two) through the Aether. Throughout the day the Aether terminal will ping when yet another delicious picture arrives. Hopefully the evening will be spent together admiring the real version;).
A weekend away is definitely a favourite to celebrate Valentine’s Day. My couples will jump on their dirigible and take a leisurely trip across the channel and end up in Paris to admire the city and savour its delicious treats.
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18 COMMENTS
Diane V.
9 years agoMy favorite way to celebrate is a quiet, cuddly evening at home, although the ways you listed sound really intriguing. 🙂
Elisa D
9 years agoTo be honest I’ve never celebrated the day in a romantic way. I generally just buy something chocolatey and eat it with my parents during dinner…it’s not romantic love, but it’s love nonetheless. Then they usually just go out for a dance night and I stay at home reading or playing online with my friends.
That said if I ever happen to be in a relationship during Valentine, I’d love the celebrate at home…maybe cooking together and making a mess out of it!
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Colleen
9 years agoSince I do not have a date, I will enjoy a book from my TBR pile and enjoy the characters journey to their HEA.
Anne
9 years agoA nice meal out or one made by someone else.
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Shadow
9 years agoLike Elisa, I dont celebrate Valentines the love love way. lol I do with my brother and parents. We do a sweet dinner, get each other chocolate and a flower. Just cute and sweet! It is about love! Just family love! 🙂 Thank you for sharing! Your books look great! They look so fun! I love that you play the what if question! So many possibilities! Thank you!
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Kristen Noel
9 years agoMy favorite way to spend Valentine’s Day is just spending quality time with my sweetheart!
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Tina Christopher
9 years agoLol, thank you, Diane. Your way sounds lovely, too.
Tina Christopher
9 years agoI think sharing chocolate with your parents is a lovely way to celebrate, Elisa. And cooking together can be a lot of fun and be very sexy;).
Jess1
9 years agoI don’t have a sweetie, so it would be with family or friends.
I started to read Steampunk recently and nice to be introduced to your books.
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9 years agoSorry forgot my email address
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bn100
9 years agowith chocolate
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Tina Christopher
9 years agoColleen, that sounds absolutely wonderful (and I’ve spent many a Valentines like that;).
Anne, a nice meal is always a treat for me as I’m not that fond of cooking. Great choice.
Tina Christopher
9 years agoShadow, thank you so very much. I love the idea of doing something fun with family. I’ll have to suggest that to mine next year;).
Kristen, getting special time during the hectic day-to-day is tough, so planning something special makes a lot of sense.
Jess1, yay, another steampunk fan! Lol, we are few and far between;). Friends and family is perfect.
Tina Christopher
9 years agobn100, that sounds absolutely perfect! Chocolate works for every day of the week;).
Trix
9 years agoMy comments keep getting eaten, like the dessert I plan to bake on Valentine’s Day!
Tanya Guthrie
9 years agoI really would love to be taken to the cities to see a professional play and dinner at an Italian restaurant. An adult night with relaxing if you will.
Thanks for the chance,
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Tina Christopher
9 years agoLol, Trix, I hope the dessert will be delicious;).
Tanya, that sounds about perfect! Great choice;).
Tina Christopher
9 years agoRandom.org has spoken and Anne is the winer.
Anne, I’m about to send you an email;).