Personally, I’ve always thought that the holidays were a great time for dating. Not only are there plenty of holiday-centered activities around town but it also gives us numerous ready-made date ideas. There’s no need to agonize over the picking and planning when so many Christmas shows and holiday events are happening in your very own backyard.

Once you’ve worked up the nerve to ask your dream date out this holiday season, here’s what to do next. Take him or her on one of these fabulous (and seasonally appropriate) dates.