Why is Valentine’s called Galentines?

Why is Valentine’s called Galentines?

Galentine’s Day was created by Leslie Knope, the Parks and Recreation fictional main character. She invented the holiday as a tribute to her close girlfriends.

Is galentine a real word?

Update: This word was added in September 2022. That’s right: Galentine’s Day—a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends. It’s Valentine’s Day with your gals. It’s right there in the name.

What is galantine vs Valentine?

Just as one can be someone’s valentine on Valentine’s Day, so one can be a galentine on Galentine’s Day, e.g., “Will you be my galentine?” As such, a galentine is a playful, affectionate term for a close friend.

Is galentine day on Feb. 13?

On February 13th, Galentine’s Day brings women together to celebrate each other every year the day before Valentine’s day. Women all have that one friend who cheers on her female companions.