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Some look at Galentine’s Day as a way to rebel against the traditional conventions associated with Valentine’s Day. Others view the holiday made famous by Parks and Rec as a way to celebrate friendship. Discover a bit more about how Galentine’s Day came to be. Plus, we have some of the best Galentine’s Day gift ideas for your girlfriends!
What is Galentine’s Day?
Galentine’s Day’s origins began with the sitcom Parks and Rec. Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope invented the holiday as a tribute to her close girlfriends.
It’s all laid out in Parks and Recreation Season 2, Episode 16, “Galentine’s Day.” Leslie and company celebrate the holiday with brunch and a gift exchange at a diner.
Since then, the fictional holiday has been embraced by fans around the world. Gal pals celebrate with gift-giving and Galentine’s Day parties of their own. Even Hallmark recognizes the Galentine’s Day holiday.
When is Galentine’s Day?
Every year, Galentine’s Day falls the day before Valentine’s Day — February 13. The day holiday is a celebration of female friendships, hence the name. It’s a hybrid of “Valentine’s Day” and “gal!”
Best Gifts for Galentine’s Day
If you’re planning to give gifts to your best girlfriends this Galentine’s Day, below are some of our favorite ideas!
Enriched with elasticity restoring retinol and brightening antioxidants, this boob tightening trio smooths textured cleavage, banishes boob breakouts, and firms sagging skin for your perkiest pair. Gift this set to the friend looking to get a perkier bosom.
Give your friends the gift of luxury with these 100% Australian Merino sheepskin slippers that provide warmth, comfort, and support. They’re soft and cozy but functional with a high-quality polyethylene foam midsole and rubber traction patches to make walking anywhere a breeze. They’re the perfect gift for the friend who loves nothing more than canceled plans!
Calista, the haircare brand founded by stylist and salon owner, Maria McCool, is the perfect one-stop shop for all hair products and tools like this mini round brush, perfect for travel or on-the-go touch-ups. Gift this to your girlfriend who is always on the go!
For the friend who always has an appointment with their esthetician, this red-light therapy wand helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots. Capable of de-puffing and energizing the skin in as little as 3 minutes per day, your skincare-loving girlfriends will adore this beauty tool!
What better way to tell your friend you love them this Galentine’s Day than a heart necklace? This stunning heart necklace from Dana Rebecca Designs comes in white, yellow, or rose gold. And at under $500, it’s an affordable, adorable, and appropriate gift for that extra-special long-time friend.
Say aloha to the ultimate “Girls Trip” getaway set in the stunning “Garden Isle” of the Hawaiian islands. The Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort nestled along the beautiful Coconut Coast and boasts stunning backdrops of palm trees, neighboring mountains and waterfalls, and unforgettable oceanfront views. Take a helicopter ride and get a bird’s eye view of the island or soak up the sun and relax in the resort’s zero-edge infinity pool with a cocktail in hand (or the free shaved ice available on-site, if that’s more your thing). At the end of the day, couples can wind down and enjoy the resort’s intimate Luau Ka Hikina complete with beautiful Hawaiian music and hula performances, immersing guests into the culture and rich traditions of the island.
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