On old St.Valentine’s Day, people usually have one of two feelings about the holiday: love or hate (who can really tell the difference between them anyway). All of the happy couples are giving each other doe eyes while the single people are waiting for the discounted chocolate. But wait, there is now a third option for Cupid’s Birthday. Galentine’s Day! As the name suggests, it's Valentine’s Day, but with your gals taking place on February 13th. It was coined by Leslie Knope from Parks & Recreation, so you know it’s legit. Although it is considered a celebration for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends, anyone can celebrate the love between friends regardless of gender. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the holiday:

1. Exchange Meaningful Gifts

Who doesn’t like free stuff? Giving and receiving gifts from your best buds is always a hippity-hoppity time. If you want to spice it up more, you can play Secret Cupid! It’s exactly like Secret Santa, just Valentine’s Day-themed. You can pick a name from a hat or shoot each other with arrows, dealer's choice. 

1. Arrange a Movie Marathon

Pop some popcorn, hoard all the fuzzy blankets in your vicinity, and relax with your favorite people while watching one of the most romantic series out there: Twilight. Or skip the whole romance thing, who needs it anyway, and pull up some hard-core blood and gore to really set the mood. After all, love is about what’s on the inside. 

1. Have a Baking Competition

Sugar makes life a bit sweeter, so throw on that apron, pull out the spatulas, and try not to burn your house down while baking captivating confectionary creations. And while you’re at it, why not get some adrenaline pumping through healthy competition? Bond with your friends over whose frosting tastes the least terrible while trying not to shove their heads into a cake!

1. Host a Board Game Night

Baking not enough of a thrill for ya? Try dodging game pieces traveling at max speed after one too many SORRYs were placed down. And if you ever doubted your buddy’s inferior intelligence, a simple Monopoly game would reinforce their stupidity lickity split. Suppose pride isn’t enough of a prize; you can always bet your entire life savings to up the stakes a bit.

1. Go Out on the Town

While staying at home is an admirable notion, the world is yours for the taking, so go out and try not to die from a wayward leaf. Kidnap your compadres and visit the best restaurants and retail stores in the area. Forge unforgettable memories and let loose, but try to keep the illegal actions to a minimum or just don’t get caught!