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Spread some love this Hug Holiday with a big hug and smiles from everyone - give the world an extra dose of happiness today!
Prepare for the upcoming Hug Holiday on June 29, a special day dedicated to showing your loved ones how much you care about them with a hug! This holiday was created in 2006 by an American author and lecturer who wanted to spread awareness about the importance of physical affection. It is now celebrated around the world as a way to express love and gratitude through physical contact. So grab that special someone and show them just how much they mean to you with a big, warm hug!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hug Holiday Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Hug Holiday was established by an American author and lecturer to promote the benefits of physical affection.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebrations</div><div class='timeline-text'>People around the globe recognised and celebrated Hug Holiday for the first time, sharing warm embraces with loved ones.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition by Health Professionals</div><div class='timeline-text'>Health professionals began advocating for the holiday, citing the positive mental, emotional, and physical health benefits of hugging.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Schools Spread the Love</div><div class='timeline-text'>Many schools worldwide took part in the holiday, organising events to encourage a positive, comforting atmosphere for students and staff.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Hugs Amid Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the COVID-19 pandemic, the necessity of social distancing led people to get creative and send "virtual hugs" to express their affection.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a hug-in</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather everyone you know and hold a hug-in. Encourage everyone to share hugs with family, friends, and strangers alike.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a hug in the mail</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Send a special card to someone you care about with a hug inside. This can be in the form of a teddy bear, a handwritten note, or even a heart shaped balloon.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a hug scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge your friends and family to go out and find hugs all around the city. Have them take pictures of hugs they find and post them online.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a hug party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends and family over for an evening of hugs. Play music, dance, and give out hugs to everyone in attendance.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make hug coupons</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create coupons for free hugs that you can give out to anyone who needs one. They can redeem it for a hug from you whenever they feel like it.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hugs are comforting</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There is nothing better than the feeling of a warm hug. Hugs have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, boost oxytocin levels, and increase social connections with those around us. A simple hug can be incredibly reassuring during times when you need it most.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hugs show love</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the greatest things about hugs is how easy and natural it is to show someone that you care. It takes no extra effort to give a hug - a few seconds of your time can communicate so much more than words ever could.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Hugs bring people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>A hug exchange between two people is an intimate, special moment. It transcends boundaries between friends, family and strangers alike, helping to build stronger relationships with those around us. For one day out of the year at least, we can all come together and share in the joys of hugging!</p></div></div>
Hug Holiday is celebrated on June 29 every year. In 2024 Hug Holiday will occur on a Saturday.
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