The third annual tree hugging championships in Arctic Finland takes place on August 20, and organizers say they’re looking forward to another successful event. Raekallio-Wunderink got the idea for the tree hugging championships during the pandemic when she thought people needed a lift. Hug that tree like you mean itThe dedication category requires a completely different set of skills, Raekallio-Wunderink explains. But those not in Finland can still participate in the Online Championships by posting pictures of themselves hugging a tree in their own country. The picture will be uploaded to a map so that spectators can see the tree hugs going on all over the world.

Source: CBC News August 12, 2022 20:27 UTC