Reasons To Love January: From Global Hugging Day To Martin Luther King's Birthday | HuffPost Life

12 Reasons Why January Doesn't Suck As Much As You Think It Does

Rachel Moss— The Huffington Post UK

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With the constant talk of diets, gruelling exercise regimes and exhausting self-improvement, it feels like someone, somewhere, is determined to make us hate January.

But here at HuffPost UK Lifestyle, we're determined to say no to the traditional idea of January and say a big fat YES to all the possibilities it holds.

After all, Christmas stress is gone, the mornings are growing lighter and we can legitimately start looking forward to our 2016 holiday.

January is awesome, and to prove it, here are 10 events past and present that prove good things happen this time of year...

12 Reasons To Love January

Work From Home Week(01 of12)

This week-long campaign to highlight the benefits of working from home will run from 19 January - 25 January this year.If your boss doesn't know about it, we suggest you inform them. (credit:Betsie Van Der Meer via Getty Images)

Global Family Day(02 of12)

Originally started in America as part of the United Nations millennium celebration, Global Family Day is now celebrated every year by families around the world on 1 January. It tends to be a day to promote peace and sharing, both in the family and wider community. (credit:Lava via Getty Images)

Martin Luther King Day (03 of12)

Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr was born on 15 January 1929. He played a pivotal role in ending the legal segregation of African-American citizens in America, as well as the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Once a year, the third Monday of January is marked as Martin Luther King Day to celebrate his achievements. (credit:PA/PA Archive)

Lewis Carroll's birthday (04 of12)

British novelist Lewis Carroll was born in Cheshire, England as Charles Lutwidge Dodgson on 27 January 1832.Best known for works that have engaged and inspired generations like 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass', Carroll's birthday is certainly one worth celebrating. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Global Belly Laugh Day (05 of12)

This year, 24 January marks Global Belly Laugh Day. It's an excuse to be silly and laugh lots - what's not to love? (credit:Ingram Publishing via Getty Images)

Winnie The Pooh Day(06 of12)

Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated in January on the anniversary of AA. Milne's birthday (8th January 1882) each year.We love that silly little bear, and so, we love January. (credit:Philip Toscano/PA Wire)

Oprah Winfrey's Birthday (07 of12)

Actress, producer, talk show host and all round media goddess Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29 1954.What really makes Winfrey worthy of our list is the amazing charity work she has completed throughout the years. Go Oprah. Go January. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

World Braille Day(08 of12)

World Braille Day takes place annually on 4 January, the birth date of Louis Braille, who created the system of reading and writing using raised dots.His invention transformed the lives of many blind people and the day celebrates the impact the remarkable creation has had. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

No Trousers on the Underground Day(09 of12)

This annual day may have started on New York's subway but it's well and truly been embraced by Londoners in recent years. This year's event will happen on Sunday 11 January. A little chilly, but hilarious nonetheless. (credit:Rex)

First Mobile Phone Call (10 of12)

1 January 2015 marks 15 years since Vodafone made the first mobile phone call in 1985.Love or hate our reliance on smart phones today, the revolution in technology is worth remembering (and celebrating) in January. (credit:Bloom Productions via Getty Images)

Global Hugging Day (11 of12)

Cuddles at the ready - 21 January is Global Hugging Day!Grab you mate and show 'em how much you care. (credit:AnnaElizabethPhotography via Getty Images)

World Religion Day (12 of12)

25 January marks World Religion Day across the globe. Created by the Bahai faith in 1950, the day is now celebrated by people around the world and aims to include all religions.Its aim is to unite and promote tolerance and understanding. (credit:franckreporter via Getty Images)

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