Hug Day in 2022 is celebrated on January 21. This is a holiday that allows you to get closer to strangers, as well as show care and support to those who need them. The traditions of the holiday give positive emotions to all people, which is why the holiday has gained such popularity in the world.
When International and World Hug Day is celebrated
Most often, when mentioning this holiday, they mean exactly the World Hug Day, which is celebrated on January 21.
But besides him, there are also International Hug Day (celebrated on December 4) and Hug Day, which is celebrated in Japan on August 9.
It does not really matter what date to celebrate this warm holiday, because None of these dates are officially recognized. Despite this, it does not lose its popularity. Young people are especially fond of this date, tk. more open to others and free from prejudices than the older generation.
History and traditions of the holiday
The history of the holiday began with a simple young man who went to Sydney in the 70s of the last century. He was lonely, so he decided to stand at the airport with a poster: "Free hugs."
American students learned about this story and launched a whole movement. So, by 1986, it grew into the holiday "National Hug Day". Over the years, its celebration has become more and more popular and spread throughout the world, incl. and.
On the Day of Hugs, it is customary to hug your loved ones, as well as strangers. This allows you to share a charge of positive emotions and remind others of how important caring and attention are in maintaining good relationships.
Young people even make appointments in advance and arrange large-scale flash mobs, to which they bring pictures and posters with the words: “Hug for free», «Free hugs"Etc.
Holiday traditions can be divided into three groups, depending on who you want to hug.
- Hug a friend. The more friends a person has, the more hugs he can get on this holiday. In order to sincerely convey your care and attention to them, you need to think with closed eyes why and how much you love your friend. You can hug as long as you want to feel gratitude and strengthen friendships. Some even come up with original hugs "with a twist."
- Hug a stranger. With the advent of the Internet and social. networks, many people began to feel more and more alone. Virtual communication cannot replace live contact with the interlocutor, therefore the tradition of tactile contact with strangers on this day becomes especially valuable. She can have a positive emotional and even healing effect. Anyone looking to get their dose of cuddling can do so with a matching poster. It is enough to pick it up in some crowded place: near the metro, in the square or in a shopping center.
- Hug yourself. At first glance, a strange action is capable of exerting its therapeutic effect. Even if there are no loved ones nearby who can help and support, it is worth remembering that you have yourself. It is yourself that you need to love most and not forget to devote time to rest and care.
Interesting Facts
In addition to the fact that the Day of Hugs is celebrated several times a year, a number of interesting facts are associated with the holiday and hugs.
- Scientists have calculated that frequent hugs (3-7 times a day) strengthen the immune and nervous systems. More repeated - bring a feeling of complete happiness and harmony.
- In the relationship between mother and child, hugs are crucial and help develop the ability to love in the child. Children who did not have tactile contact with a loved one until 7 years old do not know what it means to love someone.They grow up to be violent, empathic, and sociopathic.
- Touching the body affects special receptors - Pacini corpuscles, which react to temperature, skin and pressure of another body. Thanks to this, you can relieve nervous tension, bring the pulse and pressure back to normal.
- During hugs in the human body, oxytocin is produced - "the hormone of happiness and love." It has the ability to relieve pain and reduce anxiety and fear.
- A hug can show its healing properties if it lasts more than 20 seconds.
- The record number of hugs recorded per day is 7777. This is how many hugs a Las Vegas resident managed to make in 24 hours. This event fell into the Guinness Book of Records. The longest hug was also recorded there - 40 hours 43 minutes 47 seconds, the Danish couple did not part.
Hug Day in 2022 will be celebrated like previous years. The number of fans of this holiday is expected to increase. After all, he not only has pleasant traditions and creates a good mood, but also does not require financial costs.
