Galentine's Day
noun
Gal·en·tine's Day
ˈga-lən-ˌtīnz-
variants
or less commonly Galentine's
or Galentines
: a holiday observed on February 13th as a time to celebrate friendships especially among women
Sandra Lee loves a good party, and Galentine's Day is no different. The Emmy winning celebrity chef and bestselling author has been known to throw a bash for the female friendship celebration, which started as a fictional holiday on Parks and Recreation but has had a lasting effect over the years.—Dave Quinn
Many have accepted the holiday as a day to hang out with best friends—regardless of gender. A Galentine's Day celebration can include all genders and all of those that you adore … as long as they enjoy a tasty brunch!—Stephanie Weaver
[Jennifer] Walski says she loves her husband and they dutifully book dinner dates on Valentine's, "but, honestly, I have much more fun doing Galentine's."—Aisha Sultan
From candle making workshops to painting parties, Metro Detroit has a host of Galentines options this weekend and early next week to celebrate female friendship.—Maureen Feighan
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