In the world Hug Day is celebrated

It was established in USA in 1986 and obtained name National Hug Day, afterwards it rapidly expanded across the world.

According to the holiday tradition, this day you may give friendly hugs even to the stranger. Despite the young age of this holiday, today it is hard to find out his author: it is unknown who was the first to celebrate the 21-st of January in such a «close» manner and why this verily date was chosen.

It is considered that the holiday is celebrated upon an initiative of students. This day boys and girls folded each other in their arms without any intimate hidden motive. By the way, in the recent years on the 21-st of January different flashmobs are arranged dedicated to the stated holiday.

According to the legend, when people hug they exchange emotional warmth. It is important to notice that there is one more Hug Day which is celebrated each year on the 4-th of December, however, January holiday is rather known that is why is marked widely.

Psychologists regard that people who tend to clasp you in arms want to fell the security, convenience, and love. Hugs accompany us during the whole life. We hug friends, nearest and dearest people when meet them, after separation, hug each other to express our joy and gratitude.

It is pleasant that celebration of the 21-st of January does not require any material expenditure. You had better only shower hugs on your close and beloved people to show your warm relations recalling about your sincere great feelings.