February is known as the month of love and in just a few days it will be that time again - Valentine's Day is just around the corner. There is hardly another holiday where spirits clash so much - it will eithercelebrated to the fullestand you've been looking for the perfect gift for your partner for at least a month or you hate them from the bottom of your heart. For most singles, this is the most dreaded time of year - we often feel like everyone but us is in a happy relationship. But what if you have already found true love? And in your best friend? After all, hardly anyone knows you as well as the person you can trust with everything at any time. Have you ever heard of Galentine's Day? It takes place on February 13th and has long since become a tradition in America. This day is about spending a great time with our girls and celebrating our friendship! So do something special this year and find out how you can celebrate Galentine's Day here!
Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13th, the day before Valentine's Day. Just gather the girls together, treat yourself to a few cocktails and something tasty and have a great time – doesn’t that sound like the perfect day? Because let's be honest - we can live without a partner, but without our friends we are simply lost. After all, they are the ones who support us through all the ups and downs that life brings and are always there for us no matter how difficult things get. Even though the holiday was originally intended for women, it can of course also be celebrated by men because they also need friends in their lives. After all, love for our friends is not a question of gender.
What exactly is Galentine's Day and how did the holiday come about?
Galentine's Day was made famous in the series “Parks and Recreation” when character Leslie Knope explained her invention as follows: “Every February 13th, my girls and I just leave our men at home and go full throttle.” The term is a combination of Valentine's day and the word “Gal” – the English word for girlfriend. This holiday is about celebrating the unique bond we have with our best friends, whether we're in a relationship or not. Although Galentine's Day is a made-up holiday (aren't all holidays?), it would still be a really great addition to our calendar. You can celebrate Galentine's Day however you want - dancing, a karaoke night, a movie night or a pajama party - anything goes! If February were a normal month this year, we'd suggest you dress up and go out. But in the midst of a lockdown, this is unfortunately out of the question. But don't panic - with our great ideas you can still celebrate your friendship and have a lot of fun!
Choose a theme for your party
We always have fun with our girls, but on February 13th it has to be something very special. If you want to celebrate Galentine's Day, then you definitely need a cool theme - because that's the only way the evening will remain an unforgettable memory. Choosing a specific theme will allow you to focus on the smallest details and decorations and make the meeting even more exciting and fun. We always feel at home with our best friend. How about a classic pajama party, for example? Just slip into comfortable pajamas, lie down on the couch and laugh and chat and gossip about everything. Or do you miss the restaurants and discos? Then ask your girls to put on their nicest dresses and high heels and apply their make-up accordingly. As a joke, lay out a red carpet and welcome them with a glass of bubbly.
Celebrate Galentine's Day: Take a cooking class and host a wine tasting
What shouldn't be missing from a girls' night out? Good food and delicious drinks of course! Instead of ordering something from the local pizzeria, take Galentine's Day to the next level and take a virtual cooking class! Whether sushi, pasta or delicious desserts – the selection is huge and a great opportunity to learn something new. In addition, cooking together is fun and offers plenty of space for funny conversations. Make things even more interesting and organize a little cooking competition using unknown ingredients to see who is the most creative in the kitchen. Can you never get enough of wine? Just like wine, friendships only get better with time. Prompt your friendship with oneWine tasting at hometo. You don't have to be a professional sommelier - it's enough if everyone likes to drink wine and discover new flavors. And so that you don't drink on an empty stomach and you can remember Galentine's Day tomorrow, don't forget the snacks. Chocolate, a beautifully presented cheese platter and antipasti round off the wine experience perfectly.
Organize a game night
Our best friend usually knows us best and we can trust her with our biggest secrets. And yet party games like “Truth or Dare” are a great way to add some zest to the girls’ night out. Or how about checking how well you actually know each other? Each of you writes down 10 questions about yourself with four possible answers for each question. Then ask each other the questions and write down your answers. When you're done, count who answered the most questions correctly and the winner gets a bottle of champagne.
How about a girls' flea market?
Every woman in the world knows the problem: We have so many clothes hanging in our wardrobe that we haven't worn for years but that are just too good to throw away. So why not celebrate Galentine's Day by organizing your own garage sale? Each of you should clean out your closet and take the items you have already sorted out. Have you always thought your friend's black dress was super chic? Who knows – maybe you’ll get lucky and you’ll finally get it. To make the evening even more fun, you can turn the room into a fashion show and present the items you brought with you to a song. And while we're on the topic of styling, Galentine's Day would be the perfect time to try out some new makeup looks and beauty trends that you otherwise don't have time for. Do your makeup following a YouTube tutorial, try out complicated nail designs - you can help each other and laugh together at your mishaps.
You can't go wrong with a movie night
You've probably spent most of the past year in your pajamas or sweatpants. Why should February 13th be any different? Make yourself comfortable on the couch and organize a quiet movie evening. Cheesy, romantic comedies are a must for a girls' night out! Make it a little game by watching a romantic drama together and whoever starts crying first loses.
Celebrate Galentine's Day and organize a fun karaoke evening
A karaoke party with our best friends in your own four walls will be a lot of fun, believe us! You don't necessarily need a games console for this - a laptop or computer is also sufficient. Don't have microphones? Then just take the deodorant bottle! No matter whether it's pop, hard rock, hip hop or the latest hits - you're sure to find the right song for each of you on the Internet! Are you and your girls big fans of “Dancing with the Stars”? Then sign up for onevirtual dance classand get ready for an unforgettable Galentine's Day! Dancing is good for our soul and frees us from tension and stress. Another great way to make the evening special would also be to try out new TikTok trends and fun choreography.
More great and fun ideas for the perfect Galentine's Day!
- Take a little road trip –Just because the restaurants and bars are closed doesn't mean you have to spend Galentine's Day at home. Take a day trip and explore the streets of a small town you've always wanted to visit.
- Let yourself be pampered –Relaxing together is a great way to spend Galentine's Day together. Treat yourself to a nice oneWellness day at home! Make yourself a foot bath, a homemade facial mask or massage each other's backs. Enjoy a glass of wine and your girls' night is a success!
- Funny selfies –Admittedly, we all have hundreds of selfies with our girls. However, it's not about looking chic, but quite the opposite - the group selfie should be as unusual and funny as possible. For example, if you are left-handed, apply makeup with your right hand. Or try a fun hairstyle – just go as crazy as you want. Every time you look at the photo it will make you laugh again!
- Write love letters to each other –Although you probably do this often enough, Galentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to tell our girlfriends why we love them so much.
- Goodie-Bags –Would you like to give your girls something small for the holiday? Then grab a few small bags and fill them with all the things your friends love.
