Galentine's Day

2023 - 2 - 14

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This Galentine's Day, raise a glass to the enduring power of female ... (wgbh.org)

Deep and long-lasting friendships are after all women's superpower. Research studies have confirmed the social, emotional and even physical health benefits of ...

A 2020 study in Feminism and Psychology described female friendships as a place “of ease, escape, and refuge.” Plus, in UCLA’s 2021 study, researchers found that the close relationships women form with other women helped reduce toxic stress. Sociologist Eileen Green underscored the importance of women spending time with each other writing, “leisure contexts, particularly those with other women, are important spaces for women to review their lives.” Galentine’s Day has arrived just in time, because I need some all-out merrymaking and a moment to put aside some of the weight of the world. Galentine’s Day was an instant hit from the moment Leslie professed her excitement about it during the show’s second season. Research studies have confirmed the social, emotional and even physical health benefits of women’s friendships. Ladies celebrating ladies.” Simply put, Galentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate female friendships.

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14 Perfect Galentine's Day Gifts to Show Your Besties Some Love (CNET)

This handcrafted eco-resin heart necklace is such a sweet gift because it's personalized. Choose your girlfriend's birth flower (rose for June, daisy for April, ...

And bonus: This particular satin pillowcase is a Bridgerton collab -- fans of the steamy Netflix series will love the show tie-in (and floral print). Is your friend a dog mom or a cat lady? Heart-shaped sunnies are a fun, affordable way to show your friend you're thinking of her on Valentine's Day. Choose your friend's dog or cat breed on a porcelain cup, or opt for an opulent Glossybox is a subscription box for skincare products and makeup, and it's so easy to gift. The camera features a wide angle lens and a light sensor, and can save photos to a MicroSD card (not included). Ideal for groups of three or more, For the Girls contains dare, prank and provocative question cards. And the Printomatic is available in pink -- perfect for documenting your Galentine's Day celebration. Its convenient 6-liter size is just big enough for a skincare stash…or a 6-pack. Sending a gift like a personalized necklace is a sweet way to let a long-distance friend know you care. Your whimsical pal would love a colorful cat or dog teacup, and your skincare-obsessed bestie would go nuts for a mini-fridge or product subscription box. Galentine's Day started as a joke in a [2010 Parks and Recreation episode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galentine's_Day), but since then, it's become a [real thing](https://www.tvguide.com/news/amy-poehler-celebrating-galentines-day-with-parks-and-recreation-gals/) gal pals celebrate on Feb.

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Galentine's Day is here! Celebrate with your besties by watching ... (USA TODAY)

Galentine's Day is upon us, which means it's time to celebrate all things friendship. Here are some TV and movie recs for the pop culture holiday.

(Read our ★★½ out of four review of the film [here](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/10/magic-mike-last-dance-review-channing-tatum/11219233002/).) [Channing Tatum bares all on hottest dances in 'Magic Mike 3': 'I almost killed Salma Hayek'](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/09/magic-mikes-last-dance-channing-tatum-salma-hayek/11203110002/) ["Magic Mike's Last Dance,"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/02/09/magic-mikes-last-dance-channing-tatum-salma-hayek/11203110002/) which came out Feb. But, in the end, the 2004 comedy "Mean Girls," starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert , is all about women deciding to lift each other up rather than tear each other down. The 2017 film "Girls Trip," starring Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah and more, will inspire you to plan a wild vacay with your besties for next year's celebration. Of course, the origin of the pop culture holiday has to be mandatory viewing. [Set the mood on Valentine's Day with 20 of the best love songs from this century](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/02/13/best-love-songs-this-century/11229756002/) What's more Galentine's Day than that? Here's how to bring the love and celebrate the February 13 holiday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2023/02/02/when-is-galentines-day-2023/11154837002/) What is Galentine's Day, you may ask? [Valentine's Day](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/02/14/valentines-day-2022-celebrity-celebrations-love/6782524001/) and traces its origins to an episode of the popular workplace comedy "Parks and Recreation," embodies the spirit of Valentine's Day — but rather than doling out mushiness and affection to your lover, you dole it out to your best gals. Well, according to one seminal sitcom character, it's "only the best day of the year!" [Galentine's Day](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2023/02/02/when-is-galentines-day-2023/11154837002/) is upon us, which means it's time to gather with those near and dear for a celebration of friendship.

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'Galentine's Day' growing in popularity (WFLA)

While some people have been busy planning romantic dates for Valentine's Day, women across the country have been putting together "Galentine's Day" parties.

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The women of 'Parks and Rec' still celebrate Galentine's Day (Los Angeles Times)

Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) of “Parks and Recreation” has brewed up more faux holidays than maybe any fictional character ever. Advertisement. There's Butt Day ...

“Oh it’s only the best day of the year. It’s Galentine’s Day. There’s Butt Day, Calzone Day, and Post-Christmas Day ...

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What is Galentine's Day? (Yahoo Singapore News)

Galentine's Day is typically a celebration of female friendship. The annual event falls on 13 February, the day before Valentine's Day.

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Galentine's Day: The cuter, sweeter and overall better version of ... (UConn Daily Campus)

What if you want a fancy dinner on a budget? No problem, you can bring your girls together to cook as a group! Make heart-shaped pizzas and bake heart-shaped ...

Gather the group to your house, apartment or even your dorm to get ready in your best makeup and hair. The options range from a classic charcuterie board to a cookie board to a sushi board to a Chick-fil-A board and more! For this, every member of the company is assigned two other company members to make a Valentine for, and we’ll all hand them out during our Galentine’s Day. This final suggestion is inspired by the UConn Dance Company and what we plan to do for our Galentine’s Day: Secret Cupid. You can either assign people in your party the type of board to create or you all can surprise each other. Gather your closest girlfriends around and see what inspiration you get for how to spend your Galentine’s Day this year.

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Galentine's Day 2023: What is it and how did this Valentine's ... (AS English)

It's today, it's today! Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13. What is this celebration? Thus arose the best Valentine's Day alternative.

“Oh, it’s only the best day of the year!” Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14 February, a date eagerly awaited by all lovers. Galentine’s Day is celebrated on February 13.

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Sorry, but I'm not celebrating Galentine's day until there's a ... (Evening Standard)

Just over thirteen years ago, cult American sitcom Parks & Recreation released the sixteenth episode of its second season, entitled “Galentine's Day”.

Christmas bangs and so does Easter — I’m not even Christian, I just like booze and food. The pink tax — aka the tendency for products marketed specifically towards women to be more expensive than those marketed towards men — also encompasses an entirely made up set of items and events that are marketed towards women and women only, making us spend money on things we never actually needed to buy. I aim to celebrate and uplift the women in my life 24/7, 365 days a year. I’m not a total killjoy — I don’t mind commercialised holidays if they’re fun, and fair. Galentine’s Day is one of those guilty culprits, and it’s just as much of a corporate con as Valentine’s Day. See, it was a cute episode, but the world really took this concept and ran with it.

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Naga DDB Tribal's 'She Speaks Power' celebrates Galentine's Day ... (Campaign Brief Asia)

Naga DDB Tribal Malaysia has launched a merchandise line under their all-female networking platform She Speaks Power to coincide with Galentine's Day.

thatDania said: “I find Galentine’s Day to be a marker that shows how much we’ve evolved in women’s relationships and how we can continue to spearhead the movement. “In the true spirit of Galentine’s Day, we are very happy to launch our first limited edition merchandise line with Dania, a talented artist who shares very similar values to what we stand for at She Speaks Power. Naga DDB Tribal Malaysia has launched a merchandise line under their all-female networking platform She Speaks Power to coincide with Galentine’s Day.

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