Svatý Galentýn: láska, nebo bestie? | DYKKA mag

Saint Galentine's Day: love or beast? | DYKKA mag

We all know Valentine's Day, the holiday of love celebrated by couples in love all over the world on February 14. But have you heard of Galentine's Day? This phenomenon is becoming increasingly popular in English-speaking countries, and it has its roots in one beautiful idea: to celebrate female friendship.

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Galentine's Day falls on February 13th, the day on which the Czech calendar celebrates the feast of Věnceslav and Věnceslava. The holiday originated as an informal celebration of friendship between women and was first popularized by the TV series Parks and Recreation , where the character Leslie Knope throws a lavish brunch for her female friends. Since then, Galentine's Day has taken hold as a holiday that reminds us of the importance of support and the joy of friendship.

Where does the name Galentine's Day come from?

The fictional Roman saint Galentine (from the 3rd century) is sometimes associated with promoting femininity and solidarity among women. She is said to have even run a shop where men were not allowed, which led to her problems and ultimately isolation. Although this story is fictional, it perfectly symbolizes the idea of ​​the holiday – a space where women can feel accepted and supported.

How to celebrate Galentine's Day?

There are no hard and fast rules to Galentine's Day. It's all about making the day your own with your best friend or friends. Here are a few tips:

  • Breakfast, brunch or coffee together. There's nothing better than good food in even better company.
  • Marathon your favorite movies or TV series. Turn your living room into your own cinema!
  • A day of self-care. A face mask, manicure or massage – in short, a day to relax together.
  • A trip or a walk. Discover new places or just walk and chat.

Is Galentine's Day just for women?

Although it was originally created as a celebration of female friendship, there's no reason why people with different identities or men can't join in. The essence of Galentine's Day is to promote friendship and love that isn't romantic - it's something that anyone can celebrate.

Why commemorate friendship?

Galentine's Day is a great opportunity to realize how much our friends mean to us. Friendship, along with love, is one of the pillars of a happy life and deserves to be celebrated not only on February 13th, but all year long.

So, are you celebrating Galentine's Day this year? 🌸

Now you might be thinking: Well, why should we actually celebrate the friendship between two women or girls? You can also read several critical texts on this topic.

Resources:

Here are some links you can use and cross-reference:

1. **The episode of Parks and Recreation that created Galentine's Day:**
[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559851/](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559851/)

2. **Galentine's Day information on National Today:**
[https://nationaltoday.com/galentines-day/](https://nationaltoday.com/galentines-day/)

3. **Parks and Recreation Galentine's Day YouTube video:**
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYv1zjBOMew](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYv1zjBOMew)

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