'No men allowed': Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines

Anastasia Richman, from left, Chela Papaccioli, Nova Brown and Maria Suppa pose at a Galentine's Day party hosted by Papaccioli in Franklin Lakes, N.J. on Feb. 16, 2025. — Photo: Joyce Shmaruk via AP

Christie O’Sullivan of Trinity, Florida, has spent 21 Valentine’s Days with her husband, but her favourite celebration was one spent with a girlfriend before she got married.

They took the day off work, got massages, and went out for cocktails and a fancy dinner.