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Galentine's Day

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[gal-uhn-tahynz day] / ˈgæl ənˌtaɪnz ˈdeɪ /

noun

  1. Informal. February 13, set aside to celebrate friendship among women in contrast to the romantic emphasis of Valentine's Day.


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If Galentine’s Day had an animal mascot, it would have to be one of the species whose females can reproduce without a mate.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Give: Pick Galentine’s Day gifts for your friends.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Years after the episode's release, Galentine's Day has been adopted in the real world as more individuals celebrate the joys of friendship.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2023

Galentine's Day began as a fictitious holiday introduced on prime-time television and is a friendship version of Valentine's Day.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2023

Although Galentine's Day is now synonymous with girl power and female empowerment, that wasn't always the case.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2023

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