It’s Time To Celebrate With Your BFFs
Did you know there’s a special holiday dedicated to commemorating the amazing female friendships in your life? That’s right- February 13th is Galentine’s Day, a time to focus on your girlfriends and celebrate these special sisterly connections.
This particular date may appeal to singles, who may not honor the amorous February 14th. Instead, our attention is brought to the strong platonic bonds we have with our soul sisters who mean so much to us.
Where Did It Originate?
The gal pal holiday has its roots in the American television series, Parks and Recreation. In Season 2 Episode 16, entitled “Galentine’s Day”, Leslie Knope hosts a breakfast-style brunch for her girlfriends. They are then seen supporting and celebrating each other for the rest of the day.
In the iconic 2010 episode, Leslie explained how she celebrates the special time, “Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies.”
Ever since the public first viewed the sisterhood holiday in the sitcom, steam picked up and predictably spread throughout the country for enthusiastic ladies to excitingly celebrate with their girlfriends. Nowadays, you can find Galentine-themed presents and holiday cards to gift your lovely ladies.
During the episode, Leslie handed each of her girlfriends several questionable yet thoughtful gifts, one of which included a mosaic portrait created with mashed bottle parts of their most loved diet soda…
Now, your gifts don’t have to be as arduous or personalized as hers, but consider feel-good, cute, and/or humorous presents for your favorite girls! These are just a couple of options:
How and Where to Celebrate It?
Let’s be real, Galentine’s Day can be celebrated anywhere and anyhow you girls desire. Here are just some of the ways to have fun this upcoming holiday:
- Have a Dinner Date- Whether you’re into fine wines or simply take pleasure in fast food, gather your gals to talk and enjoy a delicious meal
- Do a Bake Day- There is no funner nor simpler way to connect with your girls than simply creating delicious sugary munchies your stomach will relish
- Enjoy a Movie Night- Head out to the theatre to view the latest movies or meet at home to rewatch your favorite films
- Go to a Wine Tasting Event- Get a little tipsy and let loose by indulging in alcoholic delicacies with your gals at a wine-tasting event
- Throw a Party- Dance through the night with your closest friends! Play your favorite music, chug your favorite drinks, and go a little wild
- Do a Home Brunch- Invite all your friends for a cute brunch over at your place (or your friends) and spend quality time conversing and exchanging gifts
- Have a Spa Day- Get pampered as a group, relax, and nourish yourselves physically and mentally
- Start a Game Night- Gather around for a fantastically fun night. Play some funny board games or entertaining video games, and unleash your inner child
Now, if you live in or are near New York City, you can opt for exciting and fun events held all around Manhattan:
A Candlelit Dinner
Head on over to East Village for the most delicious meal to enjoy with your BFFs. Ladybird is hosting a special Galentine’s Dinner, serving their unique trio of buns, Kale Caesar salad, and Sparkling Rosé. Plus, immerse yourself in chocolaty goodness with their Candle Lit Chocolate Fondue (who wouldn’t love that?). Buy tickets here.
A Wine & Cheese Pairing Session
Master the craft of cheese and wine pairing with your besties at Tin Building, located in the Financial District. Enter into a culinary session with professional wine stewards and cheesemongers, who will teach you the ins and outs of wine and cheese pairing. Enjoy tasting various cheeses and wines with your sisters and have a fun and educational experience, purchase your tickets here.
Mixology Class
Learn the specialty of mixology at the Peruvian Restaurant, Artesano, situated in Tribeca. In this mini-class, you’ll learn how to concoct a few cocktails with your girlfriends and receive a tasty third drink created by their very own mixologist. Plus, munch on some small sides alongside your masterpieces for a scrumptious experience. Reserve your mixology class tickets here.
Open Bar & Pajama Party
Want something a little more electric? Well then make your way to cocktail bar Bartley Dunnes in Midtown Manhattan. Put on your pajamas and celebrate with drinks and desserts and even get a tarot reading (no spiritual shaming here) during their 3-hour open bar. Obtain your tickets here and get ready to party with your PJs!
We hope this short Galentine’s Day guide served you well. We wish you a great February 13th, have the best time rejoicing in the affection you hold for the closest feminine figures no matter how you celebrate it!
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XOXO,
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