The month of love and romance brings with it excitement and lots of promises. It means not only looking forward to quality time spent with loved ones, but also an opportune time to plan the perfect date, pop the question to your loved one and express your love. However, the sacred day of love contains more than meets the eye. The day is named after the mysterious Saint Valentine and has its origins in the Roman fertility festival known as Lupercalia.
The meaning and significance of Valentine’s Day
Celebrations begin a week in advance with Rose Day, when people share their feelings by exchanging roses. Next comes Proposal Day, a time for heartfelt confessions and commitments. Next comes Chocolate Day and Teddy Day, marked by the exchange of sweets and soft toys as expressions of love. The week then continues with Hug Day and Kiss Day, which is dedicated to expressing warmth, closeness and affection through meaningful gestures.
What day of Valentine’s week is tomorrow, February 12?
February 12 is marked as Hug Day as part of Valentine’s Week. It is a day dedicated to expressing care, comfort and appreciation through a hug – a simple yet meaningful gesture that transcends cultural and social boundaries.
Are there any anti-Valentine’s days?
Valentine’s Day is followed by a rather unromantic week for people who have remained single and without enthusiasm for love. Although February 14 and its cohorts are not official holidays or commemorative occasions, they have gradually found worldwide recognition. It is worth noting that these “black” days after Valentine’s Day are much less celebrated.
February 17 – Perfume Day
February 18 — Flirt Day
February 19 — Confession Day
February 20 — Missing day
February 21 — Breakup Day
How Hugs reduce stress and strengthen bonds
A long, comforting hug can trigger the release of oxytocin in the brain – often called the “happy hormone”. This chemical plays a key role in promoting emotional bonds and helps bring people together.
The warmth and positive energy exchanged during a hug act as a natural anti-stress agent, calming the mind and body.
Hugging has also been shown to help lower blood pressure and promote overall heart health.
In addition to the physical benefits, hugs can relieve feelings of loneliness, anger, and frustration while helping to balance the nervous system.
For couples experiencing emotional distance or relationship problems, a hug can help dissolve tension and revive feelings of closeness and connection.