It's a day for women to celebrate love and friendship with the important gals in their life, and millions are now celebrating across the country. 71 percent of women say most of their close friends are the same gender, according to Pew Reaserch, making Galentine's Day an optimal opportunity to salute sisterhood.

Galentine's Day is a fictional holiday invented by the show "Parks and Recreation" 15 years ago and women still celebrate it. Here's what the holiday is.