Overview
Love Around the World: Special Dates and Traditions for Couples
Valentine’s Day, National Hugging Day, International Kissing Day, White Day, Sant Jordi, and more: when they happen and how they began.
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History, stories, and ideas for the days that celebrate love—from Valentine’s Day to International Kissing Day.
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January 21
National Hugging Day on January 21: Origins, Meaning, and Ways to Celebrate
Why is January 21 National Hugging Day? Learn who started it in 1986, why it falls in winter, and simple ways to celebrate with people you love.
February 14
Valentine’s Day on February 14: History, Legends, and Traditions
Why is Valentine’s Day on February 14? Who was St. Valentine, what’s just legend, where cards came from, and how the world celebrates.
July 6
International Kissing Day on July 6: Origins and Meaning
International Kissing Day is July 6. Learn what we know about its origins, what a kiss can mean, whether every culture kisses, and how to celebrate.