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[title]February is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: our favourite day of the year is nearly here. But before you get the wrong end of the stick, we’re not talking about Valentine’s Day. No, no, no! We’re way more interested in its younger, cooler sibling, a day of love which all of us can celebrate whether we’re coupled up or not. We’re talking, of course, about Galentine’s Day.
Never heard of it? Allow us to get you up to speed. The annual day of sisterly love was invented by Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope in the much-loved American mockumentary sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’. As Leslie explains, ‘Every February 13, my ladyfriends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies!’
It might have been invented by a fictional character, but we reckon a feminist holiday that centres around breakfast food is a pretty excellent addition to the calendar. So with that in mind we’ve collated a bunch of great places to celebrate Galentine’s Day on and around February 13, including brunch suggestions and film screenings, plus plenty of things for single guys and gals to do on Valentine’s Day, too.
All you need to do is grab a couple of your best Judies, order in a round of Mimosas and enjoy!
RECOMMENDED: Your comprehensive guide to Valentine’s Day in London.