World embrace day is one of the most enjoyable holidays

Despite the fact that frequent embraces help people understand each other from time immemorial, the day when you can do it just like that, came up quite recently. In the last century, Americans decided to perpetuate this gesture. National Day Embrace Day was founded as far back as December 4, 1986. It was on this day there was another celebration of love and goodwill.

A little bit about the history of the Day of Embrace

The history of the celebration is very vague and mysterious. Some sources say that it was not the Americans who came up with it. It is believed that it was invented by merry European students. So they decided to celebrate the long-awaited end of the debilitating session. Or is it just an excuse to hug the girl you liked on Honeymoon Day with impunity and without cause?

Another of the many legends says that for the first time the tradition of embraces with strangers appeared in the recognized country of kangaroos. One day a young man flew to one of the Australian airports. But no one there waited for him and never met him. Looking at the happy and joyful faces of others who were hugging after a long separation, he found a peculiar way out. On the large solid sheet of paper the guy wrote: "Hugs for free." Together with the sign he was right next to the airport. At first the spiritual impulse caused only bewilderment and laughter. But soon a lonely and tired people were drawn to the young man. Sincere embraces helped to feel necessary and loved. Soon such an action was supported in the whole country, and then in the world. So, on January 21, we all celebrate World Embrace Day. And this holiday is becoming more popular.

So, which day is the best time to celebrate embrace day? Americans in this respect were more lucky. After all, they officially celebrate both the national and the world holiday of embraces. But why should not the rest of the world follow this contagious and pleasant example? After all, hugs are also considered very useful.

Why is the Day of embraces so loved and advertised by doctors?

For us, hugs are an exchange of warmth and love. Doctors and scientists consider Day of embraces very useful not only for psychological, but also for optimal physical health.

From the point of view of the state of mind, embraces give a feeling of complete security, as in childhood. When my mother hugged, and there was no more fears or troubles. Embrace significantly strengthens the trust in others, and also contributes to universal unity. Embracing, we feel warm and relaxed. Numerous studies have shown that frequent embraces affect mental and creative development.

The use of this gesture

The use of embraces is proved for the physical health of every person. The facts already recognized in the modern scientific world are the following:

• During this process, blood pressure is normalized. In addition, a positive effect is on the contraction of the heart muscle. At the same time, the risk of various cardiovascular diseases is significantly reduced.
• Embrace increases overall immunity. The body is better able to cope with any infection and disease.
• Hugs contribute to the development of hormones of joy, which are so necessary in our depressive world. The work of the shattered nervous system is normalized.
• Recent scientific research has also proven that this gesture is capable of blocking the feeling of pain. For a while, it just dulls or goes away altogether.

Traditions of the Day of Embrace

Of course, the only and most revered tradition of this day is to hug more often all close friends, friends and just acquaintances. But everywhere on the Day of embrace, there are numerous actions, flash mobs and festivals that make ordinary passers-by in the streets hug each other.

As a rule, around the world, this is done by numerous youth organizations. Positive and funny young people give positive emotions to all comers on the streets of the world's megacities, as well as in provincial towns. With the help of the posters "Free hugs" or "Do not be lonely," the guys and girls offer passers-by to cheer and recharge themselves with cheerfulness and festive mood.

Competition

Also on this day various competitions and marathons under the slogan "Let's embrace!" Are held. It is on this merry and heartfelt day that representatives of the Guinness Book of Records register the most unique, interesting and unique achievements. For example, Teresa Kerr and Ron O'Neil did not let each other out of tight heart embrace for as long as 24 hours and 33 minutes. And the pride of Canadians is a record of a group hug recorded in 2010. Then 10 000 pairs participated. Such achievements can be listed for a very long time. In addition, every year they become more and more.

Day of embraces is a time when it is worth remembering about others. This is an occasion to share a piece of love, warmth and positive for everyone. Maybe soon people will not need a special day to stop and embrace an unfamiliar person. And then there will be much more joy and happiness in the eyes of others.