Whether you’re a professional hugger or someone who prefers a sturdy handshake from five feet away, National Hug Day can feel like a lot. But here’s the good news: celebrating doesn’t mean ...

this special day encourages people to hug their loved ones, letting them know they are valued, seen, loved, and heard. The concept of National Hugging Day was founded by Rev. Kevin Zaborney on ...

National Hug Day was created by Kevin Zaborney and occurs annually on January 21 The day was first celebrated on the same date in 1986, in Clio, Michigan, USA Idea of National Hugging Day is to ...

So in celebration of National Hugging Day on Thursday, we've rounded up some safe, feel-good hug alternatives you can do on your own. Instead of a hug, brew yourself a steaming cup of comfort with ...

At Build-A-Bear Workshop®, we believe there's always room for more, which is why we're celebrating National Hug Day with the launch of our comforting Heartwarming Hugs weighted plushes.