Cuddling your beloved one doesn’t need any specific reason; however, do not miss giving someone this warmth of love on January 6 as it is designated as the National Cuddle Up Day.
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Date of Cuddle Up Day Observance
6th of January.
History of Cuddle Up Day
Origin of the Word
During the 1500s, the word “cuddle” found its place in English.
Cuddling MachineDo you know there exists the Hug Machine also in this world?
An American autism spokesperson Mary Temple Grandin was behind this intelligent invention HugMachine. She also had suffered from mild autism.
Her invention helps to deal with the symptoms of this condition.
Discoveries about Cuddling
As per the University of North Carolina, if someone is in stressful condition and facing the issue of high heart rate and blood pressure, the following works wonders for the sufferer:
- 20 seconds of hug
- 10 minutes of hands-holding.
Cuddling is a proven beneficial gesture.
Cuddle Convention
The first Cuddle Convention of the world belongs to Portland, Oregon.
Cuddle Up Day Celebration
On this day, people try to come close to all those who come into the list of their beloved ones and cuddle them up to show their love.
Many people also take this as an opportunity to come close to those ones with whom their relationship went wrong in the past and became sore.
Why is Cuddle Up Day Celebrated?
It’s an Ointment for the Relationships
It’s a pro in healing the bones and strengthening the relationships.
Cuddling is Like Music
Alike music, cuddling is a silent communicator and healer.
Even when you are not into any kind of verbal communication with someone, a soft touch of contact enhances the feelings of comfort, reassurance, trust, and safety
It’s a Long-lasting Treatment
It’s a mood-lifter that can perk up your vibes and emotions for a long.
What cuddling gives is a long-lasting feeling that remains in the air even when the cuddle session is over.
Significance of Cuddle Up Day
Understand the Mechanism
It not only comforts is the body but also the mind.
Cuddling releases a chemical called “dopamine in the brain which results in the betterment of memory and focus.
Know the Benefits
Cuddling also releases oxytocin which warms your body and heart. This oxytocin is a feel-good hormone that strengthens your health by giving warm fuzzies and reducing painful aches.
It also helps in reducing stress in anxiety, decreasing heart diseases, and maintaining the blood pressure level. It is indeed a mood-booster.
Interesting Fact about Cuddle Up Day
Many people think that this day is for only those who are involved with a partner in a romantic relationship. However, your cuddle partner can be anyone— a friend, family member, or someone else who is close to you.
The most popular cuddle buddies are loyal friends, mothers, or any furry pet.
How to Celebrate National Cuddle up Day
Cuddle up
People choose someone whom they love the most for this day to become their cuddle partner; do something innovative from your end by choosing someone who never expected.
Make someone awestruck by giving a surprise hug and become the reason for that someone’s smile.
Go Social about the Benefits of a Cuddle
Use the hashtag #NationalCuddleUpDay or #CuddleUpDay and share a word about:
- The benefits of this day
- Your feelings and experiences about a cuddle.
The greatest benefits of cuddling involve the reduction of mental issues, stress, anxiety, and mental tension.
Let more and more people know about this feel-good gesture!
How about a Massage!
Human touch has got some warmth which is unexplainable in healing the soul. Even when you give a hug to your enemy, then too, you feel good to share the positive vibes.
You shake a hand, sit along resting your arm on someone’s shoulder, or cuddle someone, there is something lovable and pleasant about being in touch with a being.
A massage is also something that channelizes the same kind of positivity and good energy around you.
