By the time February rolls around, Galentine’s Day is everywhere. Instagram feeds full of brunch pics, group selfies, pink everything, and at least one friend insisting that this day matters just as much as the 14th. It feels long established, like something we have always done. However, Galentine’s Day is actually way newer than most people realize.       The idea came from a 2010 episode of the tv show, Parks and Recreation . In it, Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, expl

When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, chances are that shamrocks, leprechauns, and all things green will pop into your head. Although those qualities are all a part of this festive holiday, the long and meaningful history behind it goes far beyond gold coins and parades. Who Was St. Patrick & When Did The Holiday Begin? Dating back more than 1,000 years, St. Patrick’s Day honors Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick. The mythology surrounding his life became rooted in Irish cu