By: Mikayla Ho, Staff Writer
Imagine wandering down halls, seeing couples embracing and looking at each other with googly eyes, yuck how boring! Who needs a Valentine when you can celebrate with your girl(friends). As Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation once said, “What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year.”
Galentine’s Day is an unofficial holiday held on February 13th to celebrate being single with your gals. This special day is all about girlhood, positivity, and empowerment. Though it was originally meant to celebrate being single, it is an all-inclusive day no matter the status of one’s relationship.
Here are the five ways you can celebrate with your galentines:
- Go on a shopping spree!
Treat yourself! Designating a day to splurge with your friends is a perfect way to celebrate. Going to a mall or outlet with your girlies to spend endlessly gives you a chance to socialize and an upgrade to your wardrobe.
- Have a slumber party
Break out in your fuzzy socks and pjs, and spend the night snacking, having deep conversations, and possibly a little harmless gossip.
- Binge watch a show or movie marathon
Whether it’s watching the entire Harry Potter series or streaming all four seasons of Stranger Things, it is always enjoyable to do it with your friends. Grab the popcorn and settle in for a cinematic night.
- Have a cook/bake off
Channel your inner chef and whip up a culinary adventure with your friends! Compete to see who can create the tastiest dish, or just enjoy the chaos. Just make sure to clean up the flour fight afterwards!
- Karaoke night
Sing your favorite tunes and unleash your inner pop star. Whether you rock out your solo or sing off-key, karaoke is the best way to let loose and have fun!
