Good morning, I would like to share our series featuring Unique Holidays: January 21st. Did you know today is National Hugging Day? With Covid still running rampant it’s not wise to physically hug people but that doesn’t mean you can’t tell them you’re sending them a hug or two.
This holiday is always held on January 21
What a great day! This is an opportunity to give and to receive. Give a hug, and you automatically receive one in return. Sure, someone might not hug back. But, how often does that happen!?!
Hugs are loving. Hugs are therapeutic. Hugs are caring. Hugs are celebratory. Hugs make you feel good inside. A hug is a way to say everything is, or will be okay. Have you ever received a hug from someone who didn’t care? I didn’t think so. That’s proof positive that you’re loved and cared about.
Celebrate today by giving hugs to family, friends and loved ones. You’ll love the warm feeling you get.
Quote for the Day: ” There’s a long life ahead of you and it’s going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.” – – Yoko Ono
History and Origin of National Hugging Day:
National Hugging Day was created in 1986 by Rev. Kevin Zaborney from Caro, Michigan. Strangely, this day is copyrighted. One would think that hugs should be given freely and without recourse. Regardless, we are thankful to the Reverend Zaborney for creating this day and would love to thank him with a great, big hug.
We found no reference to this day as a “National” day, which requires a presidential proclamation or an act of congress.
Related Holidays:
Squirrel Appreciation Day– Event is always January 21
Squirrel Appreciation Day is an opportunity to appreciate your tree climbing, nut gathering neighborhood Squirrels. Squirrel Appreciation Day is held in mid-Winter when food sources are scarce for Squirrels and other Wildlife. Sure, Squirrels spent all Fall gathering and “squirreling ” away food. The Squirrels supplies may not be enough. The variety of food is limited. So, give Squirrels an extra special treat today to supplement their Winter diets.
Did you know not everyone likes Squirrels? While Squirrels are fun to watch skirting around the yard, they are aggressive at Bird feeders. Did you know Squirrels tip almost any Bird feeder and spill the seeds in search of the particular seeds they want. In the Fall, Squirrels attack Pumpkins on front porches in search of the seeds. For gardeners Squirrels dig up and steal flower bulbs and may eat the Veggies in your garden.
When you think about it, mid-Winter is the best time to appreciate Squirrels. In the Winter they provide a little entertainment. During other times of the year, you may look at them as a pest in the Flower and Vegetable Gardens.
According to Christy Hargrove, the founder, “Celebration of the event itself is up to the individual or group — anything from putting out extra food for the Squirrels to learning something new about the species.”
History and Origin of Squirrel Appreciation Day:
Christy Hargrove from Asheville, North Carolina started Squirrel Appreciation Day on January 21, 2001. Christy is a Wildlife Rehabilitator in North Carolina and is affiliated with the Western North Carolina Nature Center.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
