Galentine's Day Ideas to Celebrate Your Besties
Historically, Valentine's Day has celebrated romantic love. There are love letters, flowers, chocolates, and wine—and most importantly, a fairytale date at the end of the night. But more recently, people have begun celebrating friendship on Valentine's Day too. And now, there's Galentine's Day: the February 13 holiday that celebrates the love between friends. Leslie Knope, the Parks and Recreation TV show character who invented the holiday in 2010, describes it best: “Every February 13, my ladyfriends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies.”
There are so many ways to celebrate Galentine's Day. Most years, the holiday lends itself particularly well to pink-themed parties and sweet spreads of heart-shaped foods. But this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are staying in. That doesn't mean you have to cancel Galentine's Day, though. Instead, make the celebration more COVID-friendly. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Gather for Brunch
In ordinary times, you and your gals love getting brunch. This Galentine's Day, celebrate that by making the meal at home. Choose a favorite recipe to cook and eat it together or over Zoom.
Put on a Movie Night
You've probably spent the better part of the past year indoors watching hours and hours of movies, and so why not keep it going on Galentine's Day? Throw on your favorite pair of sweats, bring snacks, and get ready to cozy up your BFFs.
Do a Tarot Reading
You don't need to be an expert Tarot card reader to have a fun time choosing cards with your friends. A simple Google search will get you started—and you'll have so much fun discussing how each card relates to your life.
Host a PowerPoint Party
PowerPoint parties are all the rage these days. Here's how to host one: Before the party, each person creates a PowerPoint presentation on a totally random topic. For example, a ranking of the hottest fictional characters of all time or a presentation comparing each of your friends to a Taylor Swift album. Present your slideshows and vote on the most outrageous.
Plan a Game Night
Whip out some of your favorite board games and get ready to compete. You could even have cute Valentine’s-themed prizes for the winners—and runner ups, too.
Bake Cookies
Galentine's Day is the perfect holiday to bake. Get out your heart-shaped cookie cutters and start rolling sugar cookie dough. Add some healthy competition by voting for the cutest cookie.
Host a Party at SALT
Need a spot to celebrate Galentine’s Day in style, and in a COVID-friendly way? You can enjoy the SALT experience together. Plus, the SALT Room is a great Instagramable spot. Feel free to take photos of our space, and tag us on Instagram. The only requirement? We do ask that you keep your phones on silent to fully engage in relaxation and maximize your experience.
*Inspiration courtesy of Good Housekeeping