National Kissing Day
We won't restrict you or time you on this cherished holiday. On June 22nd, National Kissing Day invites us to prepare for a smooch... Share the love whether the kiss came from your significant other, your children, or pets.
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For thousands of years, the kiss has been a part of our culture for thousands of years. Our reasons for kissing are also varied. Though love and admiration are the most common reasons for kissing, the kiss has also been used as a greeting. Kissing a cheek may have a long history in some cultures. The tradition of kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland has existed for centuries and is said to bestow the kisser with the gift of eloquence and persuasiveness. Kissing the feet of royalty or those in power is another medieval tradition that has hopefully has been banished... Kissing the ring of someone to demonstrate fidelity is a similar act of kissing..
Which leads to hand-kissing. Although this gesture demonstrates loyalty to someone, it has a friendlier connotation than that of kissing feet. It's a mark of honor and affection for some.
National Kissing Day has more to teach than a history lesson. It encourages us to reconnect and draw closer to our loved ones. When we get one from someone we love, whether it's a peck on the cheek or a passionate kiss, kissing brings joy. Kissing triggers the release of endorphins, which in turn tells our brain that it is healthy. Our fear of anxiety is reduced when we kiss, and our blood pressure decreases as well. Maybe those boo-boo kisses from mom have some real heft.
How to celebrate national kissing day
Celebrate the strength of a kiss... With them, you can either pull your partner into a passionate kiss or practice your kissing style. You can now: You can also: You can't: You can also: You can also:
- Watch great kissing in movies.. We recommend Cinema Paradiso directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
- Time is of the octagon. Can you beat the world's longest kissing record? The time for 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds is still held by Ekkachachai and Laksana Tiranat Sure hope they used long-lasting breath mints!
- Share a tale about your first kiss.
- Not all kisses go well. Share stories of kisses that went wrong.. That includes those accidental kisses.
- What's your favorite on-screen kiss? Is it from Tiffany's Breakfast, Body Guard, or Crazy, Stupid Love?
On social media, let us know how you're commemorating by using #NationalKissingDay. Let us know how you're celebrating by posting #NationalKissingDay.
History of national kissing day has spanned decades
We didn't find a source for June 22nd while researching the past of National Kissing Day... Nevertheless, several activities took place around that date, beginning in 2002. An episode of the United Kingdom soap opera Hollyoak aired on June 25, 2002. The episode featured Ellie and Ben, who set a record for the longest film kiss. Sarah Baxendale and Marcus Patrick kissed for three minutes and fifteen seconds in a kissing competition held for National Kissing Day. Although they may have been preparing for the holiday in England, which takes place on July 6, it's still an impressive feat. However, since, other records have been set, including some long-lasting kisses on episodes of The Bachelor.
