International Hug Day (21/01)

On January 21, one of the most unusual holidays, — International Hug Day, is celebrated all over the world. It was founded in the United States in 1986 under the name National Hugging Day, and then rapidly spread throughout the world.

According to the tradition of the holiday, you can even embrace a stranger in a friendly embrace on this day.

Despite the young age of this holiday, today it is difficult to find its author: it is unknown who first came up with this idea of a «tess» celebration on January 21, and why this particular date was chosen. It is believed that the initiators of the holiday are students.

It was on this day that boys and girls hugged each other without any intimate background. By the way, it is young people who have been holding various flash mobs dedicated to this holiday on January 21 in recent years. According to a peculiar legend, during a friendly embrace people exchange warmth.

It is also important to note that there is another Hug Day, which is celebrated annually on December 4, it dates back to the 70s of the 20th century. But January is better known, and therefore more widely celebrated.

This holiday, in all likelihood, was invented by students (Photo: Maksim Shmeljov, licensed by Shutterstock.com)

Psychologists believe that people who seek to embrace you want to experience a sense of security, comfort and love. And hugs accompany us throughout our lives. We hug friends and family when we meet, after separation, and hug each other to express our joy and gratitude.

It is also pleasant that the celebration of January 21 will not require any material costs. You just need to generously reward everyone you see fit with your warmth. Congratulating on the holiday, give your loved ones a hug as a sign of warm attitude towards them, thereby reminding them of your sincere warm feelings.



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