Eight ways to virtually celebrate Galentine's Day

Denise O'Donoghue channels her inner Leslie Knope to help you share the love with your friends on February 13

Galentine’s Day is less formal than more recognised days such as Women’s Christmas or International Women’s Day and we could do with some light fun and sparkle in these dark times.

From a fun skit in a popular TV show, to an annual event embraced by women internationally, Galentine’s Day is here to stay. Falling on the day before Valentine’s Day, the once-fictional event originated in Parks and Recreation when character Leslie Knope, played by the fabulous Amy Poehler, decided February 13 should be dedicated to a wonderful thing: female friendships. In a 2010 episode of the show, Knope hosted a long, boozy brunch for the ladies in her life, showered them with gifts and reconnected with her loved ones. She explained it best herself:

“Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.”