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This is the Official Site for NATIONAL HUGGING DAYTM which has become an internationally recognized observation that embraces hugging.  While some encourage hugging everyone, National Hugging Day always suggests at least asking first. 

First published widely in Chase's Annual Events in 1986, it has grown enormously in worldwide popularity leading many to suggest changing the name from "National" to "International." A sample of locales include the United States of America, Canada, Germany, Bulgaria, Guam, Austrailia,  Georgia (the country), England, and Russia.

"The Most Huggable People of 2013"

Scott Van Duzer, owner of Big Apple Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant in Fort Pierce, Florida.  In September 2012, Scott was visited by President Obama at his restaurant.  To everyone's suprise, Scott actually picked up the President and began Bear Hugging!  No question that daring hug earns this year's top honor!

 (photo credit: Pablo Martinez Monsivais / AP Photo)

2012 winners were... 

The founder of www.heavenlyhugangels.com. 

and Ellen Degeneres, talk show host and comedian, is seen as a hugger who  demonstrates hugging her family, friends and guests (such as Greyson Chance, below).

Nominate "The Most Huggable People" of the Year (2013) HERE->  NOMINATE

 2011's Most Huggable People can be found here... LINK

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"NATIONAL HUGGING DAY is a different form of sharing.  We've got more than our quota of whiners and far too few huggers these days.  Most of us have a little person inside who needs human contact in this stainless steel, computerized society where we are kept at arms length.  Consider hugging as non-sexual, like a handshake or a high-five.  Such personal contact makes you feel good.  A good hug warms relationships between people.  That's what NATIONAL HUGGING DAY is all about.  We're not talking sex here.  Part of the problem huggers face is this guarded age where hugs are easily misinterpreted and subject to a leering look or a lawsuit.  A hug has a universal meaning of support, concern or just a way of saying, 'I'm here.'"  Chris Thompson, former Saginaw News (MI) columnist

SUGGESTIONS FOR HUGGING

(Ref) http://www.easier.com/31293-a-hug-a-day-keeps-the-blues-away.html

We all hug in different ways and the way we hug means a lot. Batchelors Hug in a Mug has identified five different hugs we all use in everyday life - use this simple guide to see how that special person feels about you!

The Back to Front Hug is the perfect way to give support and affection to someone, even if they are busy carrying out a task like the washing up! Receiving a Back to Front Hug shows that you have someone who is always there for you and is a way of expressing love and affection for that person irrespective of what is received in return.

The Bear Hug is one of the hugs that we all consider to be the strongest. By squeezing your hugging partner gently, you can instantly give them reassurance and affection. But people tend to use Bear Hugs when they are excited or when they want to display strong affection. However remember, the best Bear Hugs require moderate squeezing not suffocating!

The Cheek Hug on the other hand is the complete opposite. We use the Cheek Hug when we need to comfort someone or show affection but this type of hug also allows us to keep our distance at the same time. The Cheek Hug may be used by anyone - elderly people who may not be able to hug tightly, people who are seated, colleagues, acquaintances and even friends and family.

The Side to Side Hug is a common sight we all see almost everyday. Most of us have all strolled down the road locked in a Side to Side Hug with someone. This casual hug allows us to demonstrate our affection for one another without being too intimate. It is also a way of conveniently hugging whilst carrying out other tasks such as walking, sitting down next to each other and standing in a queue for example.

The Heart Centred Hug is one we all enjoy. A slow, intimate and well-needed Heart Hug can lift anyone's spirits and is the perfect way to show close family, friends and partners how much you care!

Ideas for celebrating

*Create the longest hug chain

*Hold a Hug-a-Thon

*Break the Guiness record for Hugging

*Substitute hugging for handshakes

(Jeff Ondash, aka Teddy McHuggins)

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