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Galentine's Day

American

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

noun

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

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Galentine's Day

Boxes of chocolate are given to friends in celebration of Galentine’s Day.

From Salon ● Feb. 17, 2025

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

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

Galentine's Day is celebrated on Feb.13, the day before Valentine's Day.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2023

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