Epress.am News from Armenia
On Jan. 21, 1986, National Hugging Day was founded in the US. It has spread all over the world and is called by many names — Hug Day, World Hug Day, Send a Hug Day, International Hug Day, and even Hug a Bear Day.
This global “virtual” Hug for Peace celebrating World Hug Day allows people to show the world that peace begins with each of us.
Some suggestions shared online for celebrating National Hugging Day include join or create a Hug Club, substitute hugs for handshakes, make or rent a bear costume and visit children or seniors as a “Bear Hugger,” hand out National Hugging Day limited edition Hug Coupons, try to create the longest National Hugging Day chain, and hold a Hug-a-thon.
Organizers advise “huggers” to always ask first and make the day fun for everyone, especially family and friends.