The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Unbreakable Friendships on Galentine's Day
The importance of Galentine's Day shown through two friends and their unbreakable bond.
Jan 21, 2022
Bhaavika Gaddam and Winnie Wang hit it off right away. They met almost three years ago while studying acting at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, and they have been pretty much inseparable since.
Gaddam and Wang originally connected because they were the only two girls of Asian descent in class, and they celebrated that by bonding over food. They would cook Indian and Taiwanese favorite foods for each other and learn more about their cultures. They are also both a year older than their classmates, and they believe that helped to cement their firm friendship as well.
The Significance of Galentine's Day in Celebrating Female Friendships
Both Winnie and Bhaavika love the idea of Galentine's Day, a celebration of female friendships that's marked every Feb. 13. The holiday burst to the forefront when the Leslie Knope character in the TV show Parks and Recreation expressed her trademark enthusiasm for it and carried her friends along for the ride.
For their part, Bhaavika and Winnie use Galentine's Day as an excuse to dress up and go out together, and invite friends over to join in the festivities.
An easy friendship
They are also quick to point out that even though they have now graduated and live 15 minutes apart instead of just across the street, theirs is a 365-day friendship. That means hanging out watching favorite shows together, or meeting up with two other close friends to try out a new dessert spot or catch the latest movie. It's an easy, comfortable friendship that doesn't need any bells and whistles or work.
"Having same-gender friends is very important," says Bhaavika, "because we can celebrate each other and be there to support each other." She adds, "Women just know how women function."
What is Galentine's Day?
Galentine's Day is a celebration of female friendships marked every February 13, the day before Valentine's Day.
Where did Galentine's Day come from?
Galentine's Day burst to the forefront when the Leslie Knope character in the TV show Parks and Recreation expressed her trademark enthusiasm for it and carried her friends along for the ride.
When is Galentine's Day celebrated?
Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13.
How do people celebrate Galentine's Day?
People celebrate by dressing up and going out together, inviting friends over to join in the festivities, or simply spending quality time with their close friends.
Why is Galentine's Day important?
Galentine's Day provides an opportunity to celebrate and support same-gender friendships, as it allows friends to honor their bonds and be there for each other.
Is Galentine's Day only for one day?
While Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13, true friendships are 365-day connections that include everyday activities like watching shows together, trying new dessert spots, or catching movies.
AUTHOR
Joanne is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City. She's been a storyteller all her life, and she loves sharing glimpses into people's lives. Her writing has been published on Epicurious.com and in Mission magazine.
