Kiss a Ginger Day

National Kiss a Ginger Day is an American holiday dedicated to people with red hair. Often they are unfairly ridiculed because red hair is quite rare. According to statistics, only 2% of the population can boast of such a feature. The holiday is annually on January 12th.

History

A man named Derek Forgie could not tolerate the injustice towards people with red hair and launched the Kiss a Ginger Day project on Facebook, which quickly gained popularity.

The negative attitude towards red hair began in the Middle Ages. Back then, girls with bright red hair were considered witches and were avoided. Today, all these prejudices are a thing of the past. Many people dye their hair red on purpose since nature did not grant it to them naturally.

Give a kiss to people with red hair on this day because having such a feature is a real rarity. The probability of having a child with red hair is 1:4, provided that both parents are redheads. The rarest combination, which only about 1% of the world’s population has, is red hair and blue eyes. If you are among these lucky ones, you can be proud of it.

Interesting facts

• People with red hair may not need to worry about gray hair. Even in old age, they do not completely lose their color but simply become lighter.
• The largest number of redheads live in Ireland and Scotland.
• The bodies of people with red hair produce more vitamin D than those with other hair colors.

How to celebrate

Kiss relatives and friends who have red hair. If you see such a person on the street, tell them a few kind words about their appearance. If you’ve always wanted to try a different hair color, then Kiss a Ginger Day is the perfect time to try red hair dye.

Share information about the holiday on social media. Tell a few facts about red-haired people and congratulate those who have this unique feature.

When is Kiss a Ginger Day in 2026?

Kiss a Ginger Day is observed on January 12 each year.

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