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🤗 National CUDDLE UP Day ORIGIN & HISTORY
Why?! Because it’s so darn cold! During the month of January, many places experience freezing temperatures or at least more chilly weather. Cuddling up during this time can have great health benefits and build healthy relationships with other humans or pets. So when it’s cold … cozy up with the ones you love. National CUDDLE UP Day is recognized on January 6th.
Cuddling helps us create a hormone called oxytocin, the “love hormone”. Oxytocin is a hormone released in your brain that helps with pain. Some people feel pain in their joints because of the cold weather so a real good cuddle could be just what the doctor ordered. Hugs are also good for lowering blood pressure. It also aids in reducing anxiety and stress.
💑 HOW to Celebrate & Observe National CUDDLE UP Day?
Not sure how to LOVE the day? We’ve got a few interesting ideas to consider that may help get you started.
Here are some activities that you can do on National CUDDLE UP Day!
💙 Follow the Recipe: Just add CUDDLES
Making time for cuddling is essential. Perhaps with breakfast in bed, offering a massage, putting on cozy PJs, listening to watercolors on Sirius XM satellite radio, or after having a comforting meal with healthy ingredients. Misfits Market is a great way to add healthy nutrition to your meals.
Some of you are thinking what if I don’t have family nearby or a romantic relationship with someone? Furry or not-so furry pets make for wonderful cuddle partners. I’ve been known to cuddle a stuffed animal or two in my time.
💙 BOOK a Massage
Well … while not technically a cuddle, they are a great way to unwind, work out the knots of the week, and create a generally contented & upbeat mood of well-being.
💙 RAISE Social Awareness
Use social media posts with the hashtag #NationalCUDDLEUPDay to support the importance of celebrating, promoting, and sharing with the world why you ❤️ National CUDDLE UP Day.
LEARN more about the benefits of Cuddles & Hugs
FOUR Fun Facts you never knew about National CUDDLE UP Day
- It’s finally been proven at the University of North Carolina that a 20-second hug or even 10 min of holding hands lowers your blood pressure and cortisol, the stress hormone.
- There was an actual Cuddle Con Cuddling Convention that took place a couple of years in Portland, Oregon USA as a celebration of human connection.
- The world cuddle was first used in the 1520s from the word cudlyng of unknown origin perhaps from the Middle English term for “embrace”.
- There are many ways to cuddle – spooning, hugging, snuggling, the hook, the spot, scooping, and more. Each style offers a unique experience of comfort and intimacy.
Famous PEOPLE also born on January 6th
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Joan of Arc
National heroine of France during the Hundred Years’ War. Born 1412.
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Rowan Atkinson a.k.a “Mr Bean”
Somewhat hilarious English actor/comedian best known for his tv show Mr Bean (1990-95). Born 1955.
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Ree Drummond
Chef, writer, and TV food personality well-known for her line of home goods. She’s made a good stride in recent years to get fit. Born 1969.
Future DATES for National CUDDLE UP Day
| Year | Date | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | January 6 | Friday |
| 2024 | January 6 | Saturday |
| 2025 | January 6 | Monday |
| 2026 | January 6 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | January 6 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | January 6 | Thursday |
🧸 Cuddling FAQ
WHEN is National CUDDLE UP Day?
- National CUDDLE UP Day is an annual celebration held on January 6th each year.
Can I celebrate National CUDDLE UP Day ALONE?
- Absolutely! While cuddling often involves being close to others, you can still celebrate by pampering yourself with a cozy day, enjoying a warm bath, relaxing with a good book, or snuggling up with your favorite blanket or pet.
What are the BENEFITS of cuddling?
- Cuddling has numerous benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, strengthened bonds, and even health benefits like a boosted immune system.
Why we L💕VE National CUDDLE UP Day
National CUDDLE UP Day holds a special place in our hearts because the warmth and bond shared during cuddles go way beyond the immediate joy. The health benefits are extraordinary, from reduced stress to a boosted immune system, and continue their lasting effects much longer after the cuddle has ended.
It’s a day that not only celebrates the simple act of snuggling but also promotes well-being and the enduring power of human connection. So, let’s embrace the comfort, happiness, and health that come with cuddling on this special day and beyond!
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KEEPS the doctor away
Not only is it good for your mental health by releasing dopamine to help improve memory and focus. Research has shown that it can help regenerate muscle tissue faster as well. Oxytocin also lowers blood pressure and reduces heart disease.
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It DEEPENS your relationship
A warm hug at the end of the day reminds you don’t have to dwell on the catastrophe at work. Cuddling with someone with a sympathetic ear improves the bond with your partner or close friend. This type of touch assists with increasing feelings of trust, comfort, protection, and solace providing sanctuary even though you might not be in a verbal communicative mood at the moment.
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REST Better
When anxiety levels are lower, you’re more likely to doze right off to sleep at a decent time. Cuddling as a couple before you turn to the other side of the bed for “real sleep” releases that cuddle chemical known as oxytocin and one of the great side effects is better rest.
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Just FEELS right
Cuddling is effective for warming your body (and your heart) thanks to the oxytocin it releases. That “feel-good” hormone offers incredible health benefits in warming our body by reducing our aches and pains. Any time is a good cuddle time. And with lesser stress & anxiety, we all benefit from these mood-boosting side effects.
