"One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them." While Valentine's Day isn't about darkness or ruling, it certainly is about binding and finding and celebrating that special bond that significant others share in a special relationship. J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings is a treasure trove of Valentine's Day ideas. There is something for everyone.
Rings, though very important and quite on the money when it comes to celebrating Saint Valentine's birthday, are also rather commonly thought-after gifts. So instead, this write-up is going to think outside the box — or ring rather — and cough up some goodies (or even baddies) from LOTR that would make the perfect gift this Valentine's.
10 The One Ring might just do the trick to set the emotions right
Yes, think outside the box was the mantra, but LOTR gift ideas cannot be complete without the One Ring. It is a known fact that the One Ring symbolizes evil and destruction, but it is also a perfect portrayal of addiction. Valentine's Day is all about love and being addicted to the person that completes you — they deserve nothing less than the One Ring. Another key characteristic of the One Ring is the inscription.
Though a little cliché, one can always personalize the inscription on the ring that has been set aside as a gift. With the perfect words engraved to describe that special someone, the One Ring might just do the trick to set the emotions right.
9 let the explorer follow the way to your heart with a Map Of Middle-Earth
Tolkien not only developed the map and his fictional world of Lord Of The Rings but he also invented Elvish languages, Sindarin, and Quenya. If Tolkien can do that in the 1950s then a little bit of effort for a special someone in the 21st century is not a tall task to ask. Make a custom made map of Middle-earth and let the games begin.
Make it into a game, a treasure hunt, or a 'love hunt' to dip into the Valentine's Day flavor and let the explorer follow the way to your heart. Be creative and be the lord of this map!
8 The Hobbit cookbook has all the recipes for each of the seven Hobbit meals
What's better than gifting your loved one — who is passionate about cooking up some delicious meals — a Hobbit Cookbook? Any LOTR fan would know life stops post 4 pm for cakes and tea. Either gift this treasure book, or better, cook a meal from the cookbook and then gift wrap this guide for a happy tummy.
It cannot get more English than this. The cookbook has all the recipes for each of the seven Hobbit meals. Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevenses, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, and ending it with Supper. This book is strictly for those who enjoy guilt-free meals (high metabolism would also do wonders). With loads of vegan and meat-based recipes, the Hobbit Cookbook is a love letter for that palatable tongue.
7 take the help of a chilled beer in a LOTR Mug to wash your food down
Once you are done with the delicious food inspired by the Hobbit Cookbook, take the help of a chilled beer to wash it down. But why settle for any ordinary beer mugs this Valentine's Day if your better half is a die-hard Lord Of The Rings Fan? LOTR Beer Mugs are famous and can add a much-needed zing to any bar.
Though one will definitely be spoilt for choice thanks to the variety of LOTR Beer Mugs available in the market. From the Prancing Pony Hobbit mug to the Tree Of Gondor Wooden beer mug, a personalized Elvish name beer mug to the One Ring engraved mug. The list is long but a perfect fit for your partner can make this Valentine's Day special. After all, as they sing 'Oh You Can Search Far & Wide, You Can Drink The Whole Country Dry. But You'll Never Find A Beer So Brown, But You'll Never Find A Beer So Brown!' Almien!
6 Arwen's Evenstar Pendant will help you Seal the deal with the forever, immortal symbol of love
Arwen's necklace, also known as Evenstar, is an alluring piece of art. Arwen means Noble Maiden. Evenstar means an evening star and represents the purest form of love. Arwen was the youngest child of Elrond and Celebrian and the necklace signifies immortality in The Lord Of The Rings. Arwen gives up her immortality for Aragorn when she gives away the Evenstar to him.
That's the kind of commitment one aims to prove when one is in for a long haul and hence Arwen's Evenstar can be the perfect gift for this V-Day. The original pendant has 7 sparkling crystals arranged to form a flower. It also bears intertwined lines inspired by Art Nouveau. Seal the deal with the forever, immortal symbol of love.
5 Grace & elegance are what distinguish a LOTR Book Set
If the special someone is a true Lord Of The Rings fan, then the LOTR Book Set would be a perfect gift. If indulgence is the key, then the original first edition, hand-written Lord Of The Rings/Hobbit book set is up for grabs. Currently priced at US$ 111,073.35 this Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' diary, also known as The Red Book Of Westmarch, is very well preserved. The set weighs 8kgs and is up for sale from Hungary.
Though the price could mean a huge dent in one's pocket, the Internet has great deals. One such book set is priced at $205 bound in paper blocked with designs by London-based artist Francis Mosley. Grace and elegance are what distinguish this piece of gift.
4 Fill a LOTR Keepsake Box with memories
The LOTR Keepsake Box, or the Memory box, can be a deal-breaker. The wooden box or the love case can be the reason to put a stamp on the relationship. This Tolkien-inspired wooden trove can be custom made. Know what your special someone likes when it comes to LOTR and get it engraved on this beautiful wooden chest box.
Fill it with memories and find a special spot to place it and show it off to those who do not have this symbol of love in their possession.
3 a LOTR Sword would be every fan's dream
Swords aren't the kind of gift anyone would choose as a Valentine's Day gift, but throw this idea at a LOTR fan and the answer will be 'Melinyel Amin Mela Lle' (I Love You). The Lord Of The Rings has 20+ different types of artistically-designed swords that will make the decision-making process all the more tedious. But if one has to pick the most powerful of all, it has to be the Anduril (earlier known as Narsil).
Anduril, also known as the Flame of the West, was reforged from the shards of Narsil and was a weapon of Aragorn. A custom-made Anduril with the name engraved on it would be every fan's dream.
2 add all things fantasy to your everyday corporate attire with Bilbo Baggins Button Cufflinks
Bilbo Baggins's halfling costumes are always a hit, especially at costume parties or during Halloween. But what if one does not want to dress up like the famous Hobbit but still add a piece of LOTR to their daily wear? Look no more, either gift it to a special someone or self-indulge in these Bilbo Baggins-inspired button cufflinks.
The cufflinks are acorn button cufflinks and look just like those that Bilbo Baggins has sewn into his attire in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Add all things fantasy to your everyday corporate attire and quirk it up a bit.
1 no gift can beat A Trip To Hobbiton In New Zealand
Now, this can be the costliest Valentine's Day gift any LOTR fan can think of but if one can pull it off, it can be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. A trip to Hobbiton movie set in New Zealand could race up that heartbeat and it will end up being a gift that no one can beat.
Hobbiton is the actual village where The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit trilogies were shot and to actually get a slice of one of the biggest movies ever made is a tough one to pass. You can either have day visits or can stay over, a Hobbiton escapade is the perfect gift if the LOTR fan in you wants to splurge.