'Tis the most wonderful time of the year for going on lots and lots of festive dates. The fairy lights, the Christmas trees, the mulled wine, the mistletoe. Romance is in the air and we're here to help you make the most of it. Here are five festive dates for you and your other half. 1. Get your skates on  Ice skating on a date = something out of a movie. Wrap up, glide out on the ice hand in hand, and soak up every clichéd romantic moment of this most festive date. You'll find the ice skating venue nearest you here. 2. A trip to the markets Now that Storm Desmond has gone on his merry way, it's time to start exploring your local Christmas village. Wander through all of the pretty stalls with piping hot glasses mulled wine in hand. Picture perfect. 3. Escape for the evening Escape the madness of Christmas with your families for a night and surprise your other half with a cheeky getaway. This is guaranteed to keep your festive cheer going right through 'til the New Year. 4. A night at the carols Oh the weather outside is frightful, but there's no need not to take advantage of all the fantastic concerts coming up over the next couple of weeks. Whether it's a panto or a night of carols, find one that you'll both enjoy and get it in the diary. 5. Snuggle up This one is pretty self-explanatory. Take a break from all of the festive nights out, curl up on the sofa and finally watch that movie you've been talking about since last summer. This article was brought to you by Vodafone. The Vodafone Mistletoe Man has been busy visiting Galway, Dublin and Cork. Next on his list is Cork. Check out what he was up to in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gchdNqEIniw