What is Galentine's Day?
Ah, Valentine’s Day. It’s the day when everyone’s either obsessed with their significant other, frantically scrambling for last-minute gifts, or planning how to avoid all of the heart-shaped paraphernalia at the shops. As flower lovers, it’s a special day in our calendar, but so too is the real star of the show: Galentine’s Day! Not familiar? Let’s cover everything you need to know…
What is Galentine’s Day?
Simply put, Galentine’s Day is for celebrating the real loves of your life – your best friends! While Valentine’s Day takes the spotlight for celebrating romantic relationships, we don’t think it should take the shine away from the love you share with your closest friends and the love you have for yourself!
Believe it or not, the history of Galentine’s Day began with the comedy series Parks and Recreation. On February 13th, Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) declares, “It’s only the best day of the year… Galentine’s Day!” From its American comedy show origins, Galentine’s Day has grown into a day to celebrate the fierce, fabulous, and utterly lovable friends who stand by your side.
Today, Galentine’s Day is all about ditching the typical “romantic” gestures and instead focusing on the non-stop, platonic love we share with our friends. Whether you’re having a girls’ night in with pizza and wine, going on a spa day, or giving your bestie a Galentine’s gift they actually need (hint, hint, flowers), it’s about celebrating the power of friendship.
Galentine’s True Meaning: Normalise Flowers for Friends!
Despite what you might think, flowers aren’t just for romantic partners or major life events. It’s time to normalise buying flowers for your friends, just because. How often do we celebrate the people who make us laugh until we cry or show up for us without asking? Not often, right?
At Freddie’s Flowers, we want to change that. Friendship is something to celebrate, and flowers are the perfect way to do it! So next time you’re thinking about buying flowers, don’t wait for a special occasion. Send a surprise bunch and make someone’s day, because your friends deserve it.
And remember, Galentine’s Day is about having fun, spreading positivity, and appreciating the people who make your world brighter. Whether it’s with a bunch, a good laugh, or a cosy evening in, take time this February 13th to celebrate those friendships that truly make life bloom.
Galentine's Day Gift Ideas: Find the Perfect Flowers for Your BFF
Flowers are the language of love, and there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be your chosen form of expression for the love you have for your friends. Looking for the perfect way to let your bestie know you care? Here are a few of our favourite flowers that perfectly symbolise friendship:
- Alstroemeria: Known in the Victorian Language of Flowers as the flower of friendship, sneak a bright-flowered stem to your bestie to let them know you care.
- Sunflowers: Nothing lets a friend know that they brighten your day like these cheerful yellow beauties. They’re like a hug in floral form!
- Gerberas: Bright, bold, and utterly lovable, these vibrant flowers symbolise the warmth and joy that good friendships bring.
- Chrysanthemums: The ultimate flower for loyalty, you won’t find a better way to show your appreciation to those friends who stick with you through thick and thin.
- Sweet Peas: Bursting with summer scent, these beauties are perfect for showing your bestie you’ll be there for them, no matter what.
Whether you’re looking for an arrangement of cheerful colours or a mix of funky textures, Freddie’s Flowers has you covered this Galentine’s Day. We deliver fresh, stunning flowers straight to your door, so you can show your friends just how much they mean to you without the stress of leaving your sofa.
Order from Freddie’s Flowers This Galentine’s Day
Now that you know everything you need about Galentine’s Day and are ready to show your besties how much they mean to you, why not order flowers to fall in love with at Freddie’s Flowers?
Subscribe to Freddie’s Flowers today or gift flowers to your loved ones this Galentine’s Day for a unique, thoughtful, and personalised present, guaranteed to brighten up their homes.
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