The Warmer, The Better
December 14th is Hug Day.
It’s Freezing
Korean winters are brutal and windy. This holiday is practically a survival mechanism.
Body Heat
Forget gifts. Forget food. Today is simply about physical touch and warmth.
The Caterpillar Look
Everyone wears floor-length black puffer coats. Hugging involves a lot of squishing nylon layers together.
Comfort
It marks the end of the year. A hug says: “We made it through the year together.”
Free Hugs Movement
You’ll often see groups in busy areas (like Myeongdong) offering Free Hugs to strangers. Spreading the warmth to everyone.
The Full Circle
We started with a Diary in January. We end with a Hug in December. The 14th-day cycle is complete.
The Big One is coming
Hug Day is just the warm-up act. Christmas (Dec 25) is the actual biggest couple holiday in Korea.
Hold on tight
Tag the person you want to hug right now! 👇
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