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International Kissing Day
Kissing couple in traditional Kobylí costumes
Two lips coming together to kiss
Also calledWorld Kiss Day
TypeInternational
SignificanceCelebrating the significance and pleasure of kissing[1][2]
Date6 July
FrequencyAnnual

International Kissing DayorWorld Kiss Day is an official holiday celebrated each year on July 6.[3][4] The practice originated in the United Kingdom,[4][5] and was adopted worldwide in the early 2000s.[3][6]

Another date, February 14, has also been identified as the International Kiss Day, as it is the romantic holiday Valentine's Day.[7] July 6 is also the observance of the feast of Saint Valentine in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The concept is that International Kissing Day came about because many people may have forgotten the simple pleasures associated with kissing for kissing's sake, as opposed to kissing as mere social formality or prelude to other activities.[3][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "International Kissing Day 2023: Celebrating Love, Connection & Health Benefits Through The Power Of Kisses". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  • ^ a b "International Kissing Day: History, significance and wishes". Hindustan Times. 2020-07-06. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  • ^ a b c Teri Greene, "Give Some Lip To All You'd Like", The Montgomery Advertiser (July 6, 2007), p. D1.
  • ^ a b "Grins and Groans", The Times-Press (Streator, Illinois, July 6, 2005), p. 4.
  • ^ Smith, Joan (July 6, 2000). "Of mouths and men" – via www.theguardian.com.
  • ^ Kirshenbaum, Sheril (July 6, 2011). "International Kissing Day!". Wired – via www.wired.com.
  • ^ "Valentine Week 2011 | Rose Day | Love | Celebration | Valentine's day". www.oneindia.com. February 7, 2011.

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