National Kissing Day
On this cherished holiday, we won't restrict you or time you. On June 22nd, National Kissing Day invites us to prepare for a smooch. Share the love whether the kiss comes 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. The reasons we kiss are also varied. Although love and passion are the most common reasons for kissing, the kiss has also been used as a greeting. Kissing a cheek can be traced back to Christian traditions in certain 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 show fealty is a similar act of kissing.
Hand-kissing is the result. Although this gesture demonstrates loyalty to someone, it has a friendlier tone than that of kissing feet. For those, it's a mark of honor and affection.
National Kissing Day is more than a history lesson. It encourages us to reconnect and 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's healthy. Our anxiety is reduced when we kiss, and our blood pressure decreases as well. Maybe those boo-boo kisses from mom have some real power.
How to celebrate national kissing day by following national kissing day
Celebrate the strength of a kiss. With your partner, you can either pull them into a passionate kiss or use their kissing style. You can also: You can also: You can: You can also: You can: You can also:
- Great kissing is present in these movies. We recommend Cinema Paradiso directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
- You've arrived at a good time. Can you beat the world's longest kissing record? At 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds, Ekkachachai and Laksana Tiranat currently hold the record at 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds 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 is your favorite on-screen kiss? Is it from Tiffany's, Body Guard, or Crazy, Stupid Love?
Let us know how you're celebrating by posting #NationalKissingDay on social media.
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. However, several activities took place around that date, beginning in 2002. On June 25, 2002, an episode of the United Kingdom soap opera Hollyoak aired. Ellie and Ben, the actress who set a record for the longest film kiss, were included in the episode. In a kissing competition held for National Kissing Day, Actors Sarah Baxendale and Marcus Patrick kissed for three minutes and fifteen seconds. Although they may have been celebrating the English national holiday, which takes place on July 6, it's still an impressive achievement. However, other records have been set since, including some long-lasting kisses on episodes of The Bachelor.
