Kiss a Ginger Day ― Date, History, and Details

Kiss a Ginger Day

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History of Kiss a Ginger Day and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

Kiss a Ginger Day is an annual event celebrated on January 12th. The holiday was created in 2009 by two Canadian radio hosts, Mel and Jody. The purpose of the holiday is to celebrate redheads and to promote acceptance of people with red hair. Some people believe that redheads are often teased and bullied, so this holiday is a way to show support for them. Many people participate in Kiss a Ginger Day by kissing a redhead, whether they know them or not. Some people also post photos and videos of themselves kissing redheads on social media using the hashtag #KissAGingerDay.