Galentine's

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Galentine's Day: A Modern Twist on Friendship Celebrations

Amy Poehler - Friendship Celebrations - Galentine's Day - Parks and Recreation - Self-Love - Tina Fey

Explore the origin and popularity of Galentine's Day, along with unique ideas and tips for celebrating this special occasion with your gal pals.

Galentine's Day, originating from the TV show Parks and Recreation in 2011, has surged in popularity over the past decade. The tea party hosted by Swifties at the Rittenhouse Hotel brought a unique twist with a harpist exiting their set unexpectedly. Despite its feminist roots, Galentine's Day has faced critique for becoming alienating instead of inclusive. Businesses like Zoe Bikini offering hand-sewn Valentine's hoodies have embraced the trend.

The trend of Galentine's Day has spread widely, diverting attention from traditional Valentine's Day celebrations. The concept was popularized by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, emphasizing female friendships over romantic gestures. Some even advocate for celebrating Galentine's Day as an alternative to Valentine's on Ash Wednesday, as a lighter, more inclusive option. Special Galentine's Day cocktails at venues like The Rooftop Bar cater to this growing trend.

Planning a Galentine's celebration can be both exciting and challenging. Expert advice suggests that self-love lies at the core of healthy relationships, making Galentine's Day a perfect occasion to appreciate oneself and one's friendships. This modern take on friendship celebrations offers a refreshing twist to traditional holidays, promoting empowerment and self-love among women.

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Celebrating Galentine's Day? How this unofficial holiday can boost ... (Globalnews.ca)

Galentine's Day originated in 2011 from the television show Parks and Recreation and since the episode aired over a decade ago it's grown in popularity.

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Swifties took over the Rittenhouse Hotel for Galentine's tea. Yes ... (The Philadelphia Inquirer)

One of my first hints that this afternoon tea would be unlike any other was when the harpist ducked out only 15 minutes into her set and promptly returned ...

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Opinion | Galentine's Day Is a Holiday I Prefer Not to Celebrate (The New York Times)

How a day that was intended as a feminist celebration became alienating.

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Galentine's and Valentine's Day come with unique ideas for lovers ... (KEYT)

Hand sewn Valentine's hoodies are available at Zoe Bikini in Santa Barbara. Many businesses have specials before and after Valentine's including a ...

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Galentine's Day is everywhere. Where did this trend start? (KJZZ)

And so she's a famous suffragette, instead of Valentine's Day. GILGER: So it was the two of them. You had Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, both sort of trying to ...

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The Catholic Case for Galentine's Day (America Magazine)

Feeling conflicted about eating those heart-shaped chocolates on Ash Wednesday this year? Try celebrating Galentine's Day with your gal pals on Feb.

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Galentine's Day at The Rooftop Bar (KPBS)

Sip, savor and celebrate your Galentine's! Grab your girls and meet us at The Rooftop Bar for specialty Galentine's Day cocktails as you vibe to the beats ...

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Ask Life: How to plan a Galentine's celebration? (The Daily Evergreen)

Dear Uncreative Party Planner,. The idea of throwing a Galentine's celebration sounds so exciting, but the execution can be difficult. Here are a few tips to ...

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Atlanta media expert offers tips to make this year's 'Galentine's Day ... (WABE 90.1 FM)

Liz Lemon, the neurotic “30 Rock” character and brainchild of actress Tina Fey, once told a little girl that Valentine's Day was “a sham created by card ...

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How to love yourself this Galentine's Day (CNN)

“Loving yourself is the single most important element of having a healthy relationship,” said New York metro-based dating and relationship expert Rachel DeAlto.

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