21st of January – International Hug Day

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

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

Despite the young age of this holiday, it is difficult to find its author today: it is not known who first came up with the idea of a "close" celebration on January 21, and why this date was chosen. It is believed that the initiators of the holiday are students.

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

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

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

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

Unfortunately, while you are still dating online on VeronikaLove site, you can't physically hug your beloved woman. But you still can send her your hugs! You may gift her a huge teddy bear which you can find in our Gifts - and she will hug it every evening thinking about you!

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