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  • National Hugging Day 2025 Date, History and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About the Day That Encourages People To Express Themselves Through Hugs

    National Hugging Day 2025 Date, History and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About the Day That Encourages People To Express Themselves Through Hugs

    National Hugging Day is an annual event celebrated across the United States of America (USA) with great excitement. The day is dedicated to hugging and the warmth it brings to one’s life and is celebrated across the US on January 21 every year. It was created in the United States to encourage people to express their emotions and share the warmth of human connection through hugs. Apart from the US, the day is celebrated in many other countries around the world. National Hugging Day 2025 Quotes: Cute Hug Sayings, HD Images, Messages, Greetings, GIFs and Wallpapers To Express Love and Affection. 

    The main aim of the day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often. Kevin Zaborney is credited with coming up with the idea of National Hugging Day in 1986. In this article, let’s know more about National Hugging Day 2025 date, history and the significance of the annual US event. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar. 

    National Hugging Day 2025 Date

    National Hugging Day 2025 falls on Tuesday, January 21.

    National Hugging Day History

    National Hugging Day was created by Kevin Zaborney, a Christian pastor. The day was first celebrated in 1986, in Clio, Michigan. Zaborney cautions to ask first if one is unsure of the response, as respecting the personal space of others is always important and some people are not huggers.

    The day was included in Chase’s Calendar of Events. Zaborney chose January 21 as it fell between the Christmas, New Year’s Holidays, Valentine’s Day, and birthdays when he found people are generally in low spirits. Zaborney was of the opinion that American society is embarrassed to show feelings in public” and hoped that a National Hugging Day would change that, although he thought that his idea would fail.

    National Hugging Day Significance

    National Hugging Day promotes the physical, emotional, and social benefits of hugging, such as reducing stress, improving mood, and fostering a sense of bonding. Hugging releases oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” which helps reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. It uplifts emotional wellbeing and strengthens relationships.

    Although originally observed in the US, National Hugging Day has gained recognition worldwide as a day to spread kindness and affection. People celebrate by hugging family, friends, and loved ones, and the day also serves as a reminder to appreciate the power of touch in building meaningful connections.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 21, 2025 03:49 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt ring in New Year 2025 with hugs, laughter and fireworks | Watch

    Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt ring in New Year 2025 with hugs, laughter and fireworks | Watch

    New Year 2025: The Kapoor family ushered in 2025 with hugs, laughter and fireworks. The family shared warmth, love, and joy in an intimate New Year celebration. They shared a glimpse of it with the fan on Instagram.

    Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and their daughter, Raha Kapoor, were seen ringing in 2025 with a heartwarming family moment. In Instagram stories, Neetu Kapoor shared a touching video of Ranbir and Alia.

    Waiting in anticipation for the clock to strike midnight, the Kapoor household shared candid glimpses.

    Caught on camera, all smiles, Ranbir, dressed in black, quickly ran towards his wife, Alia Bhatt, to share a tight hug. Alia, also clad in black, embraced Ranbir with a warm smile as they shared the magical moment.

    The couple’s joyous reaction was accompanied by the mesmerizing fireworks lighting the night sky.

    Dressed in an adorable red frock, Raha looked on with delight at the night sky, adding to the evening’s joy.

    In an Instagram post, Neetu Kapoor shares a series of pictures with the caption “Happy 2025.”

    Ranbir’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, her husband, Bharat Sahni, and their daughter, Samara Sahni, shared the evening’s joy. Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, also joined the festivities.

    The family had coordinated their outfits for the occasion, with Neetu Kapoor looking chic in a black maxi dress, Riddhima and her family dressed in colour-coordinated attire, and Soni Razdan donning a striking red ensemble.

    Previously, Raha captured the public’s attention during the family’s Christmas luncheon, where she charmed everyone by wishing them ‘Merry Christmas’ and blowing kisses to the paparazzi.

    On the work front, Alia is busy filming her upcoming movie ‘Alpha’. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is set to be a notable addition to Yash Raj Films’ acclaimed spy universe.

    Ranbir, who was last seen in ‘Animal’ alongside Triptii Dimri and Rashmika Mandanna, has the sequel, ‘Animal Park’. Apart from this, Ranbir will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.