There are many different types of kisses, just as there are kissers. And who doesn’t like a good kiss? International Kissing Day celebrates the joy of kissing and its role in cultures around the world. International Kissing Day gives you the chance to show your partner how much you love them.
History of International Kissing Day
The Romans are responsible for the practice of kissing that is so widespread in Europe. The Romans described kissing in three different forms: the barium, a kiss of love on the lips, and the stadium, the most passionate kiss on the mouth. In Roman culture, the way you kissed a person, as well as when and where you did it, was a major indicator of your social status.
It is likely that the term “French Kiss” was coined during World War I by American and British soldiers in France who observed that Gallic women were much more willing to use this passionate technique. Even though it is clear that the French did not initiate “French Kissing,” it was only fair to give them credit due to their amorous passions a century earlier.
It’s interesting to note that the French didn’t actually have a word for mouth-to-mouth until very recently. In 2014, the verb Gallacher was added to Le Petit Robert’s popular but unofficial French Dictionary. It is defined as “kissing using tongues”. The French kiss is so popular today that a Japanese team of researchers has created a French kissing device that allows couples to kiss even if they are separated.
International Kissing Day isn’t just about French kissing, but also to bring people together. It was based on the idea that people had forgotten about the pleasures of kissing just for kissing’s own sake. Instead, they were only kissing to satisfy social obligations. It is important to remember that kissing can be a fun experience and an expression of intimacy and love.
Here are some ways to celebrate International Kissing Day:
- Give your loved ones a kiss on the cheek, forehead, or lips.
- Go to a kissing booth and see how many people you can kiss in a day.
- Watch a movie or TV show with a lot of kissing scenes.
- Learn how to French kiss (if you don’t already know how).
- Have a kissing contest with your friends.
- Just go out and kiss someone!
No matter how you choose to celebrate, International Kissing Day is a day to enjoy the simple pleasures of kissing and show your loved ones how much you care. So pucker up and have some fun!
Here are some additional facts about kissing:
- The average person kisses 100-150 people in their lifetime.
- The longest kiss on record lasted for 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds.
- Kissing can burn up to 26 calories per minute.
- Kissing can help to reduce stress, boost the immune system, and relieve headaches.
- Kissing is a great way to show your loved ones how much you care.
So, there you have it! Everything you need to know about International Kissing Day. Now go out there and spread some love!
Significance
It is beautiful to show our love to someone we care about, but we must always ask for their consent before kissing them. Inappropriately placed kisses can cause discomfort. Kisses are meant to make the other person feel cared for and loved. International Kissing Day was created to raise awareness of the importance of kissing as a way to express our feelings.