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Galentine's Day, Embracing the Beauty of Female Camaraderie|Girls Only

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Valentine's Day is there to celebrate romantic love and lovers. But why is romantic love put on a pedestal above all other types of love?

Everyone who loves us and supports our progress deserves to be celebrated, to prove that platonic love is no less than romantic love 'Galentine's Day' is trending on social media competing with Valentine's Day.

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Galentine's Day was popularized by Leslie Knope, a character from the comedy show Parks and Recreation.

What is 'Galentine's Day'?

Galentine's Day is celebrated on February 13, the day before Valentine's Day. The unique nature of this day is, it is all about the love and affection that is shared between women.

It is a day where girls who take pride in having strong female friendships and claim 'Only Girls' celebrate their girlfriends.  

Celebrating Platonic Love

Especially it is a day when 'women recognize women'. On this day, you can write a love letter to your mother, sister and friend who has been there with you in your highs and lows, every step of the way.

You can go out to dine with them, and call it a 'girl dinner'. Each others favourite items can be given as gifts, presents can be exchanged to celebrate the best woman in your life.

Girlfriend Date

Go on a movie date with your girlfriends, a spa date, cooking together and spending quality time together. On this day, you can do all to please your female friends to claim the title as 'best friend'.