Hug Holiday
About Hug Holiday
When is Hug Holiday? This holiday is always observed on June 29
Here’s a warm holiday we all can get our arms around. Today is Hug Holiday Day, a June 29 holiday. hugs are warm and uplifting. Everyone enjoys them. We are encouraged to give hugs to those who need them. On this day, people go out and give hugs at senior citizen centers, hospitals, and other places. The focus is on the elderly, sick and invalid, lonely people, and anyone who needs the warmth, cheer, and love that a hug provides. In addition, feel free to give ethe “big squeeze” to anyone and everyone.
This very special day was created by the “Hugs for Health Foundation”. According to the Foundation:
This holiday is founded on the premise that hugs, friendship, and volunteer support are vital components to the overall senior care plan.”
How to Celebrate and Participate in Hug Holiday
Celebrate this day to the fullest degree with lots of hugs all around.
- Give hugs to those who need one.
- Give the “big squeeze” to those who don’t need one.
- Join Hugs for Heath.
- Making a donation to this or another group.
Today's Chuckle
“Between two evils, I always pick the one I haven’t tried before.” – – Mae West
History and Origin of Hug Holiday
The Hugs for Health Foundation created this holiday. The goal is to cheer up those in need.
This Day in History
In addition to Hug Holiday, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Shakespeare’s Globe Theater burns down. (1613)
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is passed after an 83-day filibuster in the U.S. Senate. (1964)
- George W. Goethals, chief engineer for the Panama Canal was born on this day in 1858.
Related Holidays
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More June 29 Holidays
Besides Hug Holiday, here are more June 29 holidays and events for you to enjoy:
More About Today
Learn more about the “goings on” on this date.
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in June. See what happened on this date in history.
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for Hug Holiday or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
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Recipe of the Day: Broccoli Soufflé
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Did You Know? Furthermore, in addition to Hug Holiday, there are literally thousands of daily holidays, special events, and observances, more than one for every day of the year. What’s more, many of these holidays are new. People and organizations are creating new holidays regularly. June holidays are no exception. Consequently, at Holiday Insights, we take great efforts to thoroughly research and document the details of each one, as completely and accurately as possible.