How to Host the Perfect Galentine's Day Get Together - Danielle Gervino (2024)

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What is a galantine's party? ›

So glad you did. Falling each year on February 13th—yes, the day before Valentine's Day—Galentine's Day is basically the friendship version of V-Day. It's an unofficially-official holiday that's all about celebrating platonic love and sisterhood between the women (and friends of all genders, really) in your life.

Friends are like wine: the first thing you look for at the end of a long day. Love, kisses, and Galentine's wishes! Roses are red, violets are blue, I'd rather spend Galentine's Day with you.

There are no strict rules when it comes to Galentine's Day festivities. Some choose to go the original path that is based on the television show. This consists of eating breakfast, sharing Valentine's Day goodies, exchanging gifts and an overall celebration of female friendship.

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.

Imagine all the fun they'll have hunting for clothes and accessories in vibrant shades of red, pink and white.

Galentine's Day is a global holiday that celebrates women's friendship. Galentine's Day is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another."

If you're going out for a nice girls night dinner for Galentine's day and you want to dress up a bit but want to keep it more neutral, try a feminine blouse and nice jeans. I added a pair of festive earrings for just a nod to Valentine's, without being over the top.

Malentine's day is a day for men to meet up and celebrate their amazing friendship.

Galentine's Day takes place on February 13th and, although it is an unofficial holiday, celebrates friendships and genuine connections between people.

Just as one can be someone's valentine on Valentine's Day, so one can be a galentine on Galentine's Day, e.g., “Will you be my galentine?” As such, a galentine is a playful, affectionate term for a close friend.

What does Galentine stand for? ›

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).