On January 21, the world celebrates an unusual holiday - World Hug Day . That is, January 21 - Hug Day . What does this mean? Let's try to understand in more detail.

Hug Day was first celebrated in Sydney, Australia in 1970. It is said that when a young man named Juan flew into Sydney airport, he was very upset because no one met him there. The boy felt sad, almost to the point of tears. Then, without hesitation, he took a sheet of cardboard and wrote: "Hugs are free." With this poster, Juan stood for some time at the airport building. At first, people passed by, someone smiling, someone not understanding humor, but then a woman approached Juan and said that her loved one had left her, she was very hard on her soul and really wants someone to hugged...

This kind of flash mob marked the beginning of Hug Day in Australia. Later this holiday took root in Europe and the USA.

In the US, it was founded in 1986 under the name of National Hugging Day (National Hugging Day) and, after a short time, spread throughout the planet.

According to the traditions of the holiday, even strangers can be wrapped in friendly hugs, exchanging good mood and warmth with them.

world hug day - a young holiday and it is supported, first of all, by students. Girls and boys embrace each other completely disinterestedly. They hold various flash mobs on January 21st.

It should be noted that there is another Hug Day, which is celebrated on December 4 and is more famous in some countries.

Whatever holiday you celebrate, January or December, give others attention, warmth and good emotions, because they are so lacking in harsh everyday life!

People who want to embrace you want to experience comfort, attention, security, and love. After all, hugs, by and large, accompany us all our lives. We hug relatives, close people at a meeting, after separation. We hug to express our love, joy and gratitude.

Congratulating friends, loved ones and loved ones on this wonderful holiday, give them hugs as a sign of respect, attention, gratitude and warm attitude towards them, reminding them of your sincere feelings.

And if you want to please and surprise passers-by, do not be shy, because who knows how many lonely people are among them.

And hugging is good! Hugs bring joy to people, and help both psychologically and physically: they strengthen the work of the nervous and immune systems, improve sleep, relieve stress, calm and lower blood pressure, increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood.

Yes, and the rules of hugging are simple: before you hug someone, be sure to ask permission.

And once again about the benefits of hugs:

- they improve mood;
- have a beneficial effect on the psyche and well-being;
- a person enclosed in an embrace feels protected and loved, he experiences a feeling of comfort and joy;
- hugs stimulate the activity of the central nervous system;
- increase immunity;
- increase the level of hemoglobin in the blood;
- develop a positive attitude towards others.

Child psychologists recommend that parents hug their children as often as possible so that they develop normally mentally and physically. It is believed that if a child has not received enough affection in childhood, he may subsequently have mental and mental disabilities.

It is also important that an adult needs attention and affection no less than a child. It relieves stress, tension and improves mood.

Hugs play a special role in strengthening benevolent relationships between people. Psychologists advise hugging a loved one at least eight times a day.

Hugs are especially useful for people prone to stress, depression, nervousness, anxiety and increased anxiety. They create an atmosphere of friendliness, benevolence and peace of mind.

world hug day - very important holiday It helps improve relationships between people. It once again reminds us of how important attention, support and care are for us.

You can celebrate Hug Day in different ways: in a cozy home circle, at a fun party with friends, on the street, participating in a flash mob. The only prerequisite is that as much as possible more people wrap in your arms.

Happy Hug Day:

I hug you tightly!
You ask, why such an honor?
And the day of hugs - it is rare,
There is such a holiday only once a year.

Take my hugs today
Friendly and sincere, with soul,
I wish you joy and happiness
V good holiday, joyful such.

Happy hug day
The holiday is necessary
If to strong hugs
You are not indifferent.

Hug the one next to you
With great tenderness.
Come to embrace
With joy, soul.

Happy Hug Day!
Who is there, next to you?
Hug quickly
Since there is such a reason!

Let the day be fun
Humor is shown to everyone, after all,
And luck won't forget
Let the road continue to you!

Someone has a great idea
Celebrate hug day
Everyone who was shy yesterday
Feel free to hug!

Come to me soon
I will suffocate in my arms
From the heart! Even stronger!
So I hasten to congratulate!

Uncomfortable without hugs
And it's sad to live
So let's go people
Let's all be friends together!

And to be friends - so hugging,
Shake hands and kiss
That there is always hope
And support - know for sure!

Happy hug day,
And we wish from the bottom of our hearts
To all our embraces
Were very good!

What can you wish for on a hug day?
To hold hands tightly for love,
Hug your family more often
And so that any business succeeds.

I hug you on the day of hugs,
I thank you for everything
I sincerely wish you happiness
And pour a glass full

So that we all hug more often
And never sad
Smiling sweetly at each other
And they were always happy!

International hug day
I want to wish you
Love only events
And it was so that someone to hug.

Love, of course, real,
So that friendship does not pass by,
And only true happiness
And joy to find you.

This holiday is so pleasant
What do I do every day
I could celebrate with you
It would definitely not be lazy.
Hug day around the world
This day of the calendar
Celebrate always in winter
On a beautiful January day.
It looks like you want to warm up.
And warm others
All friends, family and loved ones,
Old and young.
I want, of course,
Just to congratulate you
And as hard as possible
Sweet, tender hug.

I would like to hug you
Incidentally, but to be very strong,
And to understand my feelings
You did it, like I did, I guess.
I would like to kiss
But is it possible to rush into this?
I would like to be in the shade with you
Sheltering from the sun in summer
Talk about love, about us.
And about my unsung feelings.
I would like to hug you
And live a century next to you,
I would like... I just want to know
That you need it too!

Hug day was invented by people
To feel good all of a sudden
Wake up, talking about a miracle -
About the hugs reigning around.

On this day, let the blizzard subside,
Even if she is harsh.
We will hug each other today.
And the winter will recoil a little.

They say to be happy
You need to hug 20 times a day!
To feel loved
To not get lost in life.
Hug on hug day
Give the warmth of the soul
Hugs are no better occupation -
So hurry up and hug me!

To make me warmer
Hug me soon
And hold on tighter
Come on, don't be shy!
'Cause today is hug day
Hugs don't hurt!
Both useful and pleasant
There is no reason to refuse!

Do not be shy to hug each other, even if you hardly know each other, and especially if today is Hug Day! So say those who annually celebrate this, albeit a little strange, but still very pleasant and fun party. International Hug Day originated in the 80s of the last century in the United States and soon quickly gained popularity around the world.

When is Hug Day 2016?

There are 2 dates when this relatively young holiday is celebrated: January 21 and December 4, also in some countries a similar event is held on other days of the year. It was in January that this event was originally celebrated in the United States, and years later, people around the world began to celebrate December 4th as an international version.

Despite the fact that the holiday is very young, no one can say now who exactly invented it. It is believed that the authors of the day of hugs 2016 were simple students who came up with it to have fun and exchange positive emotions with each other. According to another version, back in the 70s, a lonely guy named Juan, having arrived in Sydney, began to ask all passers-by on the street to hug him. A lady approached him, who said that she, too, was lonely and needed hugs, and soon an unusual act began to be performed all over Australia.

However, as scientists and psychologists have long found out, hugging is not only pleasant, but also very useful! When asked how many hugs are needed per day, Italian doctor and professor Vincenzo Marignano states that every person needs 7-8 hugs daily to be healthy and happy. American psychologist Virginia Satir also believes that "hugs" are very useful for all people without exception. According to her theory, 8-12 hugs a day contribute to a good atmosphere in the family. In addition, thanks to them, night sleep improves, fatigue is relieved, self-esteem rises and even early aging is prevented!

Happy Hug Day

International Hug Day, like all holidays, is always accompanied by cheerful cool congratulations: it can be poetry, and just a text with sincere words. At school on such a day, as a rule, teachers write a funny script for schoolchildren and hang themed pictures on the walls. Below we have prepared for you an excellent selection of congratulations in verse and prose.

Happy Hug Day in verse

The words you said from the heart in poetic form will certainly delight your loved one, and if this is accompanied by hugs, then he is just damn lucky! Learn these beautiful verses and read to someone you really want to hug on January 21st!

And to make it clearer to everyone

We all desperately need him

Friendship or love

Or just say so

Definitely, definitely

So nice to hug.

Plunge into someone's hands

And snuggle up with all my strength

To hear the beat of the heart

Hug day is my favorite day!

Uncomfortable without hugs

And it's sad to live

So let's go people

Let's all be friends together!

And to be friends - so hugging,

Shake hands and kiss

That there is always hope

And support - know for sure!

Happy hug day,

And we wish from the bottom of our hearts

To all our embraces

Were very good!

To make me warmer

Hug me soon

And hold on tighter

Come on, don't be shy!

'Cause today is hug day

Hugs don't hurt!

Both useful and pleasant

There is no reason to refuse!

Happy hug day, dear!

I congratulate you -

And, of course, I hug

I give you all my soul!

And on this occasion

Greet everyone with a smile

Only no one else

Don't let me hug.

Happy Hug Day in prose

The spoken words in prose will also not leave indifferent your friend, second half or close relative. You can send congratulations on the day of hugs in SMS, send in private messages to social network, but of course it is better to say them at a meeting and be sure to hug each other!

I want to congratulate my beloved person, the closest and dearest, on the day of hugs and wish happiness, joy, and hug my beloved, that is, me, as often as possible! Today hug all your loved ones, because they deserve it, and not only on holidays, but every day. I wish luck never let you down!

Not so long ago we received another pleasant date - world hug day. The romance of this wonderful day allows people, even not at all knowing friend friend, hug without any hesitation.

The inhabitants of our country celebrate this day twice, although many perceive it with some bewilderment. The first time this happens within the state - January 21, and the second on a global scale - December 4.

The history of the appearance of the most pleasant holiday

Despite the fact that the holiday is young, no one knows exactly the history of its appearance. And it is impossible to say for sure who invented it when. It is known that the roots go back to Western Europe, and the idea itself is attributed to students.

Some people think that international holiday The day of hugs was invented by carefree youth as a way, without fear of reproaches, to hug each other in any place, especially since hugs are not only a pleasant experience. It has been scientifically proven that hugging is good for you.

Another version says the following. One day, an airliner landed at the Sydney airport, on board of which there was an unknown young man. His name was Juan. Young man no one met, and this fact upset him. Desperate, he made a poster "Hugs for free" and began to pester passers-by at the airport building. People were perplexed, the behavior of a strange guy caused indignation. But one girl approached him, who had a very difficult period of her life, and said that she really needed someone's hugs. The young people hugged tightly. Since then, in Australia, and then throughout the world, such a tradition has spread.

Scientists' opinion about World Hug Day

So the international day of hugs allows you to exchange positive emotions. Scientists insist on the fact - to be happy, a person must hug at least 10 times a day. The resulting warmth warms, uplifts and even heals.

Italian professor Vincenzo Marignano called hugs "the elixir of eternal life." Good mood, which we certainly get by hugging another person, improves mood and prolongs the life of ourselves. The only rule is complete trust. If you hug a person you do not trust, then instead of happiness, you will feel anxiety, hostility, excitement. These are not the emotions you need.

Touch is what the child feels from birth, finding himself in the arms of his mother. By doing this, she lays in the infant's subconscious a sense of trust, care, comfort and affection. Therefore, on the day of hugs, when we, already at an adult age, hug our neighbor, there is an attempt to revive these childish feelings of boundless care, sincere love.

Psychologists have come to the conclusion that people who enjoy cuddling tend to feel a sense of calm and security. Hugs are an invariable part of our life. We hug at a meeting after a long separation, during congratulations, just in gratitude.

In the world hug day 2019 already passed, but ours is still ahead. And on December 4 of this year, we will all hug, kiss, exchanging positive energy at the same time.

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The person needs:
4 hugs a day for "survival"
8 hugs per day as support
12 or more hugs for growth and purpose

January 21st is International Hug Day. Why is tactile contact so important to us? And what are the benefits of hugs?

According to the tradition of the holiday, even a stranger can be embraced in a friendly embrace on this day.

January 21 is International Hug Day. Simple human hugs that accompany us all our lives in relationships between parents and children, friends and lovers, colleagues and work partners. The main “weapon” of hugs is that in our body they raise the level of the hormone oxytocin, which relieves depression and the feeling of loneliness. And they are like a good medicine - they stabilize blood pressure, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

It was founded in the USA in 1986. First as National Hugging Day, but soon became international. The name of the author of this holiday is unknown, but it is believed that his students came up with it. As it should be for students, they suggested that on this day to embrace all those who come across in friendly embraces. Even complete strangers, but liked people. And how great it is! After all, both those who hug and those who are hugged experience at this moment a sense of security, love and harmony with themselves and the world.

Today, the psychological and physical benefits of hugs are so absolutized that they began to be produced for money! Namely, less than a year ago, a workshop for their production was opened in London: 30 pounds for a 4-hour session. A little later, paid hugs were included in the menu of a Tokyo bar. And in the US, the Like-a-Hug gadget appeared, which is an inflatable vest connected to a computer that hugs its owner when his Facebook page earns a “like”.

COMING FROM CHILDHOOD

Everyone needs tactile contact, but children in particular. And little boys and girls alike. When does it come transitional age, boys are more useful contact, expressed in a friendly form of handshakes, pats on the shoulder, etc. And teenage girls at 10-12 years old continue to need hugs, and the need for them is increasing. If the child has not been hugged enough, he may grow up with a feeling of emptiness, which, in turn, creates a fear of contact with new acquaintances. Simply put, it will be bad and difficult to get along with other people. Most likely, this is due to the same physiology. After all, a hug gives us a feeling of security and relieves anxiety due to the production of oxytocin, as well as endorphins, which relieve pain and give a feeling of euphoria. The latter, in particular, increase stress resistance, or rather, we react to many things more calmly thanks to endorphin recharge. In particular, the need to include previously unfamiliar people in your life.

EMBRACE EMBRACE DIFFERENCE

Yet hugging is only good for those we know well. A hug with a stranger has the opposite effect, a group of neuroscientists led by Jurgen Sandkühler, head of the Center for Brain Research at the Medical University of Vienna, has found. “A positive effect occurs only when people trust each other, when the feelings that bind them are mutual. If people don't know each other, or if the hug isn't very desirable on one side or the other, the consequences will be different." It's all about the synthesis of oxytocin, a hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland to enhance intimacy between parents, children and couples. In women, for example, oxytocin levels rise sharply during the process of childbirth and breastfeeding to make more close connection mother with a child. Oxytocin is not in a hurry to be produced on a stranger. “On the contrary, it can stress our bodies,” Zandküler continues. - The fact is that at the moment of such an embrace, the usual distance between people is involuntarily violated, and this is unconsciously perceived by us as a threat. In such situations, our body begins to produce the stress hormone cortisol.” There's no time for hugs! According to the followers of Hans Selye's theory of stress, our body chooses one of two reactions - either fight or run.