February 12, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Written by: Isabelle Jones | Lifestyle Editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feb. 13, unofficially known as Galentine\u2019s Day, has become a beloved holiday for women around the world. While Valentine\u2019s Day often centers on romantic love, Galentine\u2019s Day shines a spotlight on the power of friendship and the importance of strong female bonds. Galentine\u2019s Day offers the perfect opportunity to celebrate supportive women that make life more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At its core, the holiday is about appreciating the women in one\u2019s life who bring love, support and laughter. These friendships may have been formed in school, at work or through common interests, and they often become the pillars of emotional well-being. In a world where female rivalry has often been emphasized, Galentine\u2019s Day serves as a reminder of the power of women supporting women. By fostering an environment of support and solidarity, women can empower one another to reach their goals and continue challenging societal norms. It\u2019s a chance to focus on the collective power of women, who \u2014 together \u2014 can accomplish incredible things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ways to celebrate Galentine\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Host a brunch or dinner party<\/strong> 2. Spa day or self-care retreat<\/strong> 3. Movie or TV show marathon<\/strong> 4. Go on a fun adventure<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s celebrating with an extravagant gathering or a quiet evening with close friends, Galentine\u2019s Day is about embracing the value of female friendship and the power of connection. It serves as a reminder that love isn\u2019t confined to romantic relationships and that the bonds formed by our friends are just as meaningful and important. Galentine\u2019s Day encourages us to lift each other up. It\u2019s a day to recognize the strength, beauty and resilience that come from celebrating and supporting each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact the author at howllifestyle@wou.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" February 12, 2025 Written by: Isabelle Jones | Lifestyle Editor Feb. 13, unofficially known as Galentine\u2019s Day, has become a beloved holiday for women around the world. While Valentine\u2019s Day often centers on romantic love, Galentine\u2019s Day shines a spotlight on the power of friendship and the importance of strong female bonds. Galentine\u2019s Day offers […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[5936,5945,5944,5951,5948,987,5952,5947,5953,547,640,5938,4374,5946,5943,2149,187,2181,5956,5940,1754,5949,53,507,5942,3586,5937,4334,5950,5955,410,4991,5941,3291,356,1933,3747,5954,5939],"class_list":["post-22301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-13-going-on-20","tag-a-league-of-their-own","tag-booksmart","tag-bridesmaids","tag-brunch","tag-celebration","tag-coin-jam","tag-cozy","tag-day-adventure","tag-dinner","tag-diy","tag-empower","tag-escape-room","tag-exitus","tag-facemasks","tag-february","tag-food","tag-friendship","tag-galentines-day","tag-legally-blonde","tag-love","tag-manicures","tag-movies","tag-oregon","tag-pamper","tag-party","tag-pitch-perfect","tag-pride-and-prejudice","tag-rejuvenating","tag-role-models","tag-salem","tag-solidarity","tag-spa-day","tag-support","tag-tv-show","tag-valentines-day-2","tag-women","tag-women-supporting-women","tag-wreckingballers"],"modified_by":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22301"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22304,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22301\/revisions\/22304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/strong>Hosting a brunch or dinner with close friends and female family members is one of the most popular ways to celebrate. Whether it\u2019s dining out or serving up homemade favorites, the focus should be on sharing good food and good conversation with wonderful peers. The Lively Station in South Salem is a quiet, tucked away restaurant perfect for any group wanting local food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>For those who want a more relaxing celebration, a spa day or DIY pampering session with friends can be a great way to bond. Facemasks, manicures and a cozy atmosphere can provide the perfect setting for relaxing and rejuvenation. Turn the living room into a DIY spa sanctuary with calming music, candles and soothing treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>There\u2019s nothing like having a cozy night in with friends, snacks and a good movie. According to Good Housekeeping, among the most popular Galentine\u2019s Day movies to watch include \u201cPitch Perfect,\u201d \u201cLegally Blonde,\u201d \u201cBridesmaids,\u201d \u201cBooksmart,\u201d \u201c13 Going on 30,\u201d \u201cA League of Their Own\u201d and \u201cPride and Prejudice.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Create new and fun memories with one\u2019s gal pals by going on a day adventure. If one is looking for a unique activity in Salem, head to the Coin Jam, 21 and over only, Exitus escape room or Wreckingballers. It\u2019s sure to be a blast and a great way to relieve some stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n