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Girls enjoy celebrating Galentine’s Day with friends

Ella Dodds, Staff Photographer

February 14, 2025

Galentine’s Day is a version of Valentine’s Day but for female friendships. It usually takes place on February 13, but it can really be celebrated any day of the year. This holiday was coined on the sitcom ‘Parks and Rec’ in 2010 when the show debuted a Galentine’s Day episode. Since its founding, this holiday has only grown in popularity, especially in recent years, as many women celebrate Galentine’s Day with their friends.

Galentine celebrations follow the traditional color palette and themes of Valentine’s Day with various shades of red and pink and familiar heart-shaped and Cupid decor. However, instead of celebrating romantic relationships, Galentine’s Day shows the importance of valuing female friendships.

Junior Savannah Claycomb said, “I like to celebrate Galentine’s because you are showing the people who you care about that you love them and care for them. I guess you can tell your friends that any time, but gathering together and celebrating it makes it more special.”

Many women celebrate Galentine’s Day by hosting a brunch or dinner with their closest female friends, and everyone brings special dishes that are often pink, red, and heart-shaped. Of course, a fan favorite is chocolate strawberries as they are almost on every Galentine’s Day table.

In recent years, a new food trend for Galentine’s Day has with many guests bringing specialty charcuterie-style boards of their choice to add a fun and creative element to this celebration.

Freshman Elli Keane said, “I like to spend time with my friends and wear something nice in case we go out to eat, and, hopefully, we would visit Texas Roadhouse together. Last year, I bought all of my friends gifts to celebrate Galentine’s Day together.”

Dressing for Galentine’s Day can be tricky because the girls could opt to dress in fancy clothes with mini dresses and skirts, or they could choose to wear matching PJ sets or other comfortable clothing. However, it is essential that guests dress in a Galentine’s Day color palette to keep the aesthetic of Galentine’s Day.

Senior Madison Yaich said, “I like to wear comfortable clothing that is pink and red with ribbons and other girly things for Galentine’s Day. I really appreciate being in a comfortable environment with my girl best friends instead of the pressure of being with a guy on Valentine’s Day.”