21 January is National Hugging Day, a day created to help everyone show more emotion in public.
This day may share some similarities with the Free Hugs campaign, but there is no association between the two. Hugging has a lot of mental and physical health benefits, whether you are hugging a stranger or a family member.
Some of the benefits of hugging are reduced worry about mortality; boosted immune system; improved heart health; stress alleviation; balancing of the nervous system; mood elevation; increased empathy and understanding; pain relief; relaxation, and increased bonding.
This day was founded on 29 March 1986 by Reverend Kevin Zaboney in Caro, Michigan.
There is only one way to celebrate today – give someone a big hug and use #NationalHuggingDay to post on social media.
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