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Hug Day

Explore the observance’s date, meaning and origins.

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Hug Day

Every year on December 14 ↗

A day for sharing affection with a hug.

#Love #Communication #Observances

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How did it begin?

Among Korea's informal monthly 14th-day observances, December 14 is described as Hug Day for embracing loved ones. The date and custom appear in news coverage, but its creator and starting year remain unconfirmed.

Source · ZDNet Korea — 로즈데이·성년의 날, 날날날 다 기억하세요? ↗ (new window)

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