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Putting the Spark Back in Your Holidays

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(NewsUSA) - Spring, with its birds and bees, takes credit as the most romantic season, but according to the National Center for Health Statistics, December proves America's most fertile month.

The holidays invite romance - the nights are long, and there's enough nip in the air to warrant a cuddle or two. But seasonal activities - partying, traveling, baking, caroling, shopping - can cut into couples' quality time.

Here are some tips for Americans looking to create some room by the fireplace for two:

- Give your partner a massage. Holiday stress can tie a person's muscles into knots, so take sometime to soothe away your partner's worldly cares. Choose an aromatic massage oil - lavender promotes relaxation, peppermint rejuvenates - to enhance the experience. For a holiday twist, massage your partner with frankincense oil, which fights the winter blues and stimulates the mind.

- Melt away the chill with a warm drink. Leave hot cocoa to the kids. For a more adult holiday beverage, consider coffee-based libations. One company, Magic Power Coffee (http://www.magicpowercoffee.com), imbues its product with epimedium herb, ginseng and goji berries, so each cup promises to inspire romance. Mix a packet with hot water and drink it straight, or add cocoa powder, cinnamon and whipped cream for a holiday-themed bedtime boost.

- Have a date. Arranging time as a couple shouldn't be an ordeal. On a busy night, eat Christmas cookies and drink eggnog together, taking the time to catch up. On another night, arrange a romantic dinner for two. You can go to a favorite restaurant or stay in with a pasta dinner, a bottle of wine and a holiday-themed DVD. Enjoy a cup of Magic Power Coffee or a decadent dessert, like truffles from your favorite chocolatier or tirimisu. You don't have to get too fancy - you just want to set aside some time as a couple.