When is Galentine’s Day 2021 and what to do?
GALENTINE'S Day is celebrated the day before Valentine's Day, February 13.
The perfect excuse to celebrate with your girl gang, Galentine's Day is all about showing your girl friends how much they mean to you.
It's the perfect excuse to get dressed up, have a few drinks with your pals, and celebrate your friendship.
Despite this year's celebrations being over zoom, we've put together the ultimate guide on how to celebrate Galentine's Day 2021.
So get that fizz in the fridge, this is how to celebrate with your fave girls this year.
When is Galentine's Day?
Galentine's Day takes place TODAY (February 13), the day before Valentine's Day.
Whether you're single, or in a relationship, the holiday is all about celebrating the ladies in your life.
What is Galentine's Day?
What is Galentine's Day and where did this come from, we hear you ask.
The term was originally coined by the iconic Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope.
During the second series, she says "What's Galentine’s Day? It's only the best day of the year!" adding "Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home and we just come and kick it breakfast style. Ladies celebrating ladies,"
Over the years more and more people have started celebrating the unofficial holiday, and who are we to argue with them.
How to celebrate Galentine's Day?
If 2021 was an ordinary year, which let's be honest - it's not in any sense of the world, we'd suggest going out for cocktails, but in 2021 you'll have to do things a little differntly.
However, don't panic as here are the best suggestions of how to celebrate Galentine's at home, and over Zoom:
Restaurant Kit
Why not cook something together? All parties could order a restaurant kit together, and cook-a-long in lieu of a dinner party.
We love which come in a range of sizes and types and are priced from £16.
Cocktails
What could be better than cocktails?
For the ultimate at-home Galentine's treat, order some pre-made cocktails to help you virtually celebrate.
We love, £39 for six cocktails, or this fabulous , which will cost you £21.99 for four servings.
More of a wine fan? We suggest checking out which alongside six cans of wine, also has a number of fun props for any Galentine's party for £20.
Watch along Disney+
Watch a chick flick, an old school favourite or even an old Disney cartoon with Disney+ and .
You can watch a film together even though you're apart with up to six close friends.
You'll be able to pause, rewind and react together but you'll need a subscription for this to work.
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Virtual Event
There are even virtual events you can sign up together, check out Buy A Gift who have a range of online experiences.
Choose from online the possibilities are endless!
Galentine's Day gift ideas
Why not treat your pals to a special gift, after all it is Galentine's Day.
Here's what we're lusting after:
- Movie Night Nuggets, £24.99, Blondie's Kitchen -
- Bloomposy, £15.95, Bloom Post -
- F*ckboy Tears, £14.99, Firebox -
- Free the Tipple Book, £9.99, Oliver Bonas -
- Heart Print Crop Cardigan, £20, Boohoo -
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