Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love with the people you are closest to. Many people don’t have a significant other to share the holiday with. Instead, friends have been celebrating Galentine’s Day with their closest girlfriends. Galentine’s Day is a play on Valentine’s Day dedicated to celebrating friendship. The unofficial holiday was popularized by the TV show “Parks and Recreation”. In the episode, Leslie Nope and Amy Poehler’s character introduce Galentine’s Day where they celebrate the holiday with a group of girlfriends at a diner. Instead of going out on a fancy date with a significant other, Galentine’s Day is about hanging out with your gals. Galentine’s Day doesn’t have to be for just single women. Galentine’s Day is all about friendship and building a better bond with your closest friends.
Galentine’s Day shines a spotlight on the importance of friendships. Galentine’s Day is all about hanging out with your girlfriends and making memories together. “Galentine’s Day is such a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s but with your friends! It’s such a cute get-together idea!” said Caitlyn Soat ‘27.Common ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day include brunches, spa days, movie marathons, or simply spending quality time together. Violet Doyle ‘26 had a Galentine’s Day her freshman year, “We all ate brunch together, painted, and we did a gift exchange!” said Violet. Galentine’s Day is typically celebrated in the same week as Valentine’s Day.
Galentine’s Day is the best excuse to hang out with your closest friends. Whether you plan some crazy event or just sit at home and watch a movie, Galentine’s day helps strengthen the bonds with your closest friends.
