Celebrate Palentine’s or Galentine’s Day Instead

Palentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day > Valentine’s Day

Eve Hampson, Lew Petersson, Rena Kerndl, Abbie Blount, and Hallie Parvin

February 14, 2025

Eve Hampson, Lew Petersson, Abbie Blount, Rena Kerndl

Embrace Paletine’s Day!

Don’t have a Valentine? No worries! Get a group of friends together to celebrate Galentine’s Day! Galentine’s is typically celebrated on February 13th to celebrate women’s friendship. Not only is it an excuse to have fun with your closest friends, but it’s also a day to show your appreciation for them. There are a number of things to do in observance of Galentine’s Day. The options are limitless. This article is to help give some ideas as to what you can do to celebrate.

A Lavish Galentine’s Experience

If you are looking for more of a pricey way to honor your friends, a nice spa day or even a fancy dinner may be the way to go. If you’re a shopper, hit the mall, visit all your go-to stores, and shop until you drop. Or if you are looking to extend the fun, a weekend vacation can be enjoyable for all! Plan a trip to your favorite place, create itineraries, book a place to stay, and hit the road.

On a Budget

Trying to save a little money, but still want to create an enjoyable time for you and your friends? Don’t fret, there are plenty of inexpensive ideas. You can simply invite your friends over and watch a shared favorite movie. Or participate in a fun game night with all your favorite foods. For more of an interactive celebration, turn up the music, and throw a casual dance party.

Crafty Ideas

For more of an artsy approach to Galentine’s, making friendship bracelets are a fun, easy idea! Beads, string, and charms are all you’ll really need. To add a bit of competition into the mix, a Galentine’s bake-off including heart shaped cookies, pink and red colored icing, along with sprinkles make for a delicious contest. The good thing about crafts is that they let your imagination and creativity flow. Assembling a physical photo album, made up of you and your friends’ pictures can make for a nostalgic activity.

Overall, it’s easy to overthink gift-driven holidays. Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating friendship and creating new memories. There are plenty of fun friend-dates and activities to be had. So whether or not you have a Valentine, make sure to show your friends some extra love and appreciation on February 13th!

About the Contributors

Eve Hampson, Contributor

Hi, my name is Eve! I’m a junior this year, and I’ve been involved with Patriot Pages since 9th grade and The Eclectic since 10th grade. I love drawing, listening to music, and reading. I collect trinkets that I find lying around, and I have a designated trinket shelf where my collection stays! I currently plan to attend Auburn. I don’t quite have a specific idea of what I want to do in the future, but I suppose we’ll cross that bridge when we get there!

Lew Petersson, Contributor

Hello, I’m Lew! I’m in 11th grade this year, and I have been in some form of digital media class since 9th grade. I consider myself an artist and can do just about any artistic endeavor you need me to. I enjoy cartoons and really anything animated, but I also love history, classic novels, and music! I am Swedish and thus plan on attending college at LNU in Kalmar, Sweden. My goal is to get a PHD in ancient European history, but who really knows what the future holds?

Rena Kerndl, Contributor

Hey! I’m Rena Kerndl. I’m currently a senior. I’m super into any kind of art—you name it, I’ve at least tried it. I’m in the band and write my own music, I write poetry and stories, and I love art and video editing. I’m super into rhythm games at the moment, and I hope that one day I’ll make my own video game. I plan on going to college for graphic design and finding a career inside that field.

Abbie Blount, Contributor

Hi, I’m Abbie Blount and a senior here at BJHS! This year I’m president of the National Art Honors Society and play clarinet in our Wind Ensemble. I love to make art and am hoping to go to the Savannah College of Art and Design next year for animation and game design. Besides art, I also love sci-fi, comics, crocheting, music, and history!

Hallie Parvin, Contributor

Hi, I’m Hallie! I am a junior at Bob Jones. I enjoy reading and listening to music in my free time. When I graduate, I plan on going into education and becoming a teacher.