On February 13th
Why we prefer to celebrate Galentine’s Day this year
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You can be in a relationship or not, it doesn’t matter for Galentine’s Day. The only thing that matters are best friends.
We often celebrate with family or with our partner, but somehow there is no such thing as a real party for friends. After all, birthdays are only about one person and don’t celebrate the big picture: Our friendship that may have existed for years. That changes with Galentine’s Day.
According to the social media platform Pinterest, search queries for the holiday have increased by around 200 percent compared to the previous year. If you want to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your best friends on February 13th, we have prepared some suitable ideas for you.
Galentine’s Cocktails
If you decide to meet in the evening, you can either go out or invite someone over to you. For many, exciting cocktails should not be missing on this occasion. Pink drinks for Galentine’s Day are particularly popular on Pinterest. For example, the so-called Cotton Candy Cocktail – so: Cotton Candy Cocktail. And no, that’s not a paraphrase for the drink, but like here (pink) reality.
The nice thing about it is that you can easily decorate it with non-alcoholic Prosecco or rosé. You can find more drink options with alcohol here – this link will help you in your search for the perfect alcohol-free mix. Well then cheers!
Galentine’s Snacks
The right nibbles should not be missing either. A few cheeses, olives, some bread or crackers, maybe meat like Serrano ham or sliced salami: yes you inspire with a colorful snack platter. Antipasti (homemade or… bought yourself) also goes well with it.
Of course you can also arrange a plate with chips, pretzels or pretzel sticks – and snacks for the sweet palate are often well received. Simply choose different delicacies and place them in small bowls on a tray – or mix everything together.
Galentine’s Brunch
The most popular thing is probably just grabbing friends, choosing a popular restaurant or café and having breakfast, lunch or brunch – or celebrating together in the evening with a delicious meal. That is up to each group. Because some people are fans of breakfast and others prefer to choose à la carte in the evening.
If you meet regularly you can rotate the selection of the location. So everyone has their turn and can convince the others of their favorite food. The only thing to watch out for then are possible allergies. But among good friends, if in doubt, everyone already knows them anyway.
Celebrate with friends
The origin of the relatively new “holiday”, which seems to have grown in popularity in America over the years, was created by an episode of the comedy series Parks and Recreation. In 2010 the girlfriends party started there: The female characters left their relationship partners at home and met each other for brunch to toast together, chat and exchange very special gifts. These were well thought out in theory, but also rather entertaining due to the series. one thing is certain: You can celebrate Galentine’s Day both with and without gifts and toast to you.
Gift ideas for best friends
It doesn’t always have to be expensive. Showing gratitude with a small gesture can be so much nicer. For example with a pack of chocolate, which we provide with small notes and thus make the:other one happy.
Or you take a glass and fill it with different colored slips of paper with reminders, little friend dates and words of gratitude. This comes from the heart and shows the friend that you not only appreciate them and have taken the time, but also that you are looking forward to what lies ahead.
One last nice idea is one friendship box. You can fill them with different things that remind you of the person or your friend’s favorite little snacks. Have fun!