01.20.2023 |
Ditch searching for a Valentine this year and host a Galentine instead! What’s Galentine? Galentine, also known as Galentine’s Day, is celebrated February 13th and is “a special day dedicated to honoring friendship in all its forms”. If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard this term before, you may not have watched Parks and Rec. Back in 2010, there was an episode called “Galentine’s Day” which highlighted the main character spending quality time with her best girl friends.
How to Celebrate
As much as we love romance, it’s important to show love to your friends as well. Friends are there for you in many ways a romantic partner isn’t, so why not dedicate a day to celebrate? It’s time to shower your best mates “with more love and attention than you do every other day,” and when it comes to celebrating, there is no right or wrong way. If you’re need some inspiration though, here are some fun ideas to consider!
💕 Brunch: Serve some pancakes topped with whip cream and fruit, and share mimosas with one another.
💕 Charcuterie and Rosé: Have your closest friends over and ask them to bring an item for your charcuterie board! Make sure the essentials are there like crackers, baguettes, hot jam, grapes, and of course a ton of cheese. Pair that with some rosé and accent your board with roses, and you’re set!
💕 Craft and Wine Night: Dust off any arts and crafts items you have and ask your friends to do the same. Once all gathered together, open a bottle of wine and start creating a piece of art. This could be creating Valentines Day letters that you received as a child, having everyone’s hand traced on top of one another on a canvas, sketching your friend with a single line while not actively looking at your work, and so much more. The possibilities with this are endless!
💕 Spa Day: Order a pack of face masks, put in your silkiest of clothes, cut some cucumbers up for your eyes, and put on your favorite movie in the background. This sort of spa day is perfect for the friends who could use a breather (while also nourishing their skin of course).
💕 Photoshoot: Rent a room on Peerspace and have all of your friends wear either something that makes them feel empowered or go the matching route and wear something chromatic! Add some flare by adding galentine themed chocolates and candy, face glitter, matching chunky jewelry, etc. Then take the time to take photos with your bestie’s and frame them in your home once they are done being edited.
According to National Today, “47% is the percentage of women who wish they could spend more time with their best friend”, and “1 in 4 women say their best friend knows them better than their partner,” so it’s safe to say a general celebration of platonic love should be endured.
