National Hug Day 2023

National Hug Day 2023

    Happy National Hug Day 2023

National Hug Day, also known as National Hugging Day. National Hug Day is on Saturday, 21st January 2023. It is celebrated on January 21st in the United States. It was created by Kevin Zaborney. The day was first celebrated on January 21, 1986 in Clio Michigan, USA. The holiday is also observed in many other countries.The idea of National Hug Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often

While this holiday is officially protected by copyright law, it isn’t a true National holiday, meaning that government, business or banking institutions are not closed on this day. However, it is a holiday that is being celebrated by an increasing number people and has even spread beyond the borders of the U.S; now being celebrated now by people all over the globe.

History:

National Hug Day was created by Reverend Kevin Zaborney in Caro, Michigan in 1986. He created the date on which this holiday is celebrated, January 21st because he felt this was a time of the year when the spirit of people were at the lowest due to it falling between Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

Benefits of Hugging

As we know Humanbeing are social creatures and as a result hugging offers many mental and physical benefits to people. as now science is beginning to discover. Hugging has also been shown to improve cardiac health, lower blood pressure and increase relaxation levels in both particpants. So we can say that hugging protects person from high blood pressure & heart disease. Hugging is also an important part of relationships. Partners who hug on a regular basis have trust in each other more than those who don’t frequently touch. Couple who frequently hug tend to have longer and happier married life. 

Customs, Traditions and Celebration

The best way, to celebrate this holiday is give your friends, family big hug. It helps to make relationships strong

National Hug Day Quotes

• "I never realized the warmth of his hug, until he was not around when I need it. ‘Oh Dad! I miss you.” – Sajid Baig
• “My mom smiled at me. Her smile kind of hugged me.” – R.J. Palacio
• “…when someone is honest and vulnerable, they wring my heart – I want to hug them for being real.” – John Geddes
• “Love is a circular emotion that surrounds you, like a hug. Or a noose.” – Jarod Kintz

• “A hug is the perfect gift- one size fits all and nobody minds if you exchange it.” – Irvin Ball
• “Love is a peaceful feeling, like a flower hugging a butterfly.” – Jarod Kintz
• “HUG a letter stand for Helping Unlock Greatness.” – zita h vasavan-ind-germany
• “One word can end a fight; one hug can start a friendship; one smile can bring Unity; one person can change your entire life!” – Israelmore Ayivor
• “One day, I’ll feel the depth of hugs once again, and it’s going to feel like HOME.” – Nouf Alfadl
• “Be the first to hug and you will be the most to be the hugged.”  Happy National Hug Day 2018.💓 – Sajid Baig
• Hugday is handshake from heart  So always remain close to my heart. Happy National Hug Day 2018.💓