Why is it called Galentine’s Day?

Why is it called Galentine’s Day?

For others, a far more exciting event takes precedence – Galentine's Day, which falls on 13 February every year. As the name would suggest, Galentine's Day is a celebration of female friendship.

Who celebrates Galentines day?

Women rock, and when women support one another, they rock even more. Galentine's Day allows women to celebrate one another's achievements, both solo and within their friendships.

What the heck is Galentine’s Day?

According to Urban Dictionary, Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13, the day before that other made-up holiday (ahem, Valentine's Day). It's a day for celebrating the love you have for your lady friends, whether they're single or not.

Is Galentine’s Day a real holiday?

Yes, Galentine's Day, created by Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), is a day exclusively for women. Specifically it's the day when she and her female friends leave their husbands or boyfriends or empty houses to have breakfast together and celebrate one another. “It's only the best day of the year. …