That's why Galentine's Day is one of February's most important holidays.
On February 13, gather your girls and celebrate female friendship on Galentine's Day.
Never heard of it? Here's the sweet story behind the holiday.
In a 2010 episode of the TV show “Parks and Recreation,” Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) introduces her coworker to what she says is “the best day of the year,” aka Galentine’s Day.
“Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies,” Knope says.
Since then, Galentine’s Day has taken on a life of its own and become a holiday in its own right, complete with Galentine's Day gifts, greeting cards and fun festivities.
“Galentine's Day is a day to celebrate amazing women, and you are one amazing and inspiring woman!I'm lucky to have you in my life.Happy Galentine's Day!”
“Galentine's Day is a day to celebrate amazing women, and you are one amazing and inspiring woman!I'm lucky to have you in my life.Happy Galentine's Day!”
Galentine's Day is a play on Valentine's Day dedicated to celebrating a different kind of love - friendship. The unofficial holiday falls on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine's, and specifically encourages women to get together with their female friends and honor the power of female friendship.
What is Galentine's Day? Observed on February 13, the day before Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day celebrates platonic friendships, usually among women. It originated on the show Parks and Recreation.
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, Galentine's Day is a "day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends." Essentially, the meaning of Galentine's Day is Valentine's Day for your gals. (It's right there in the name).
Galentine's Day traces its origins back to an episode of the popular workplace comedy "Parks & Recreation." Season 2, episode 16 of the series, entitled 'Galentine's Day' sees the show's lead Leslie Knope celebrating the holiday with a group of her girlfriends at a local diner.
While Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate the love of your life, Galentine's is designed to show you care for inspirational women you admire. It doesn't matter if you're single or in a relationship, there's never been a better time to spread the love among your platonic girlfriends.
Fun Fact: Galentine's Day was created by Leslie Knope, the Parks and Recreation fictional main character. She invented the holiday as a tribute to her close girlfriends.
Dear friend, ever since you came into my life, you have filled my life with utter joy and happiness! Happy Friendship Day to you! The circle of friendship is a place of warmth and caring, where people come together for listening and sharing. A place of kindness and trust, a place of tears and laughter too.
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's to a Valentine's Day filled with good wine, good food, and especially good friends like you. Thank you for standing by my side through thick and thin, my forever friend. I can't think of anyone to whom I'd rather be toasting on Valentine's Day than a friend like you.
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