We know that we celebrate Valentine’s Day to show someone our love. It is not just restricted to couples but can be between a grandparent and a grandchild. We have known since time immemorial what Valentine’s Day is. But what is Galentines Day? This day is celebrated just a day before Valentine’s Day. And as the name partially suggests, Galentines Day is similar to Valentine’s Day but exclusively for girls.
When is Galentines Day Celebrated?
It is a holiday and falls on February 13th every year. Best friends, moms, sisters, and grandmas, show them how special they are in your lives. Although thanking your girls on this day is not enough because they are comforting and meeting your needs around the year, choose this day as a special one for expressing your gratitude to them.
How is Galentine’s Day Celebrated?
When celebrating the day, there are many Galentines Day ideas. It can be a festive brunch, wine, chocolates, lovely flower decorations, a girl’s night out in pink pyajamas, visiting the salon in a group and pampering yourself, shopping till you drop, exchanging gifts. The ideas can just go on and on.
Is Galentine’s Day just for Single Girls?
While Valentine’s Day is anti-single, this day is all about girl friendship. So, regardless of whether you are married, single, or about to marry, it does not matter.
How did It Start?
Leslie Knope first invented the day. She is a character portrayed in Parks and Recreation by actress Amy Poehler. The sitcom was aired for the first time from 2009 through 2015.
The Gift Ideas for Galentine’s Day
Gifts available for this day are available at varying prices. It depends on the type of gift you are buying for your friend. Some of the gifting ideas are as follows-
- You can plan a lunch date and then split the expense among yourselves. This is a good way of ensuring that no individual bears all expenses.
- You can apply the above idea to a movie date as well. Choose a movie that everyone plans to see and take a day out. Then, split the expense.
- You can exchange small gifts like lip crayons, nail paints, handbags, perfume, etc.
- Homemade food is the best. You can bake cookies, cakes, and other bakery products for your girl gang and exchange them among yourself.
- Arrange for a cake-cutting ceremony, have a slice, and relish the same.
- There are many Galentines Day ideas. And it also depends on how you would like to spend the day among yourself.
- Go for a long drive and have an outdoor recreational day out for everyone.
To wrap it up, just as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with a lot of vibrancy and joy, girls can make Galentines Day unique and memorable by having a blast with some good music and dancing the night away.
