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If you have ever wondered why people kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve, according to English and German folklore, the first person you encounter in a new year — and the nature of this Because Saturnalia was held between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, experts believe that’s how the New Year’s kiss got its start. Hogmanay traditions, on the other hand, at least involve a New Year’s kiss. Come midnight at the threshold of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, millions of people will set aside all their relationship grievances and suck face with their significant other. We all know the tradition: The clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, and we plant a kiss on someone to ring in the new year. But where did that tradition come from? Mistletoe is the rare plant that flourishes in the winter months, and for this reason, it's associated with fertility. The importance of mistletoe, and kissing underneath it, also has roots in Norse mythology. But why is it also a tradition to kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve? Whether you’re looking to spark some romance under buckets of confetti, or are simply spending the night in with your other half, the tradition of a kiss at the stroke of midnight on New Here's one theory about the origins of the New Year's Eve kiss and the history of kissing at midnight in America, according to a historian. Ever wondered why people kiss on New Year's Eve? A historian breaks down the tradition, plus what to do if you don't have someone to kiss at midnight. The act of sharing a kiss at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve has transcended time and cultures, carrying profound symbolism and traditions. The popular superstition dictates to "kiss someone at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve and you will have a year of luck in love," writes Joanne Wannan in her book Kisstory: A Because Saturnalia was held between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, experts believe that’s how the New Year’s kiss got its start. Hogmanay traditions, on the other hand, at least involve a New Year’s kiss. Even if you’re spending New Year’s Eve at home, if you have a partner or someone you’re dating, you can ring in the new year with the good omen of a special midnight kiss. If you’re away from your loved one this year, you can always kiss a picture of them or eat 12 grapes at midnight like they do for good luck in Spain. New Year’s Eve has always been a cinematic stage for magical moments, and nothing captures the spirit of fresh beginnings like a perfectly timed kiss at midnight. The New Year’s Eve countdown to midnight serves as the perfect backdrop for some of the most unforgettable film moments. Luka's return for the concert finds him seeking Elle out and a cover art contest finds Ella at the Grandview weeks later on New Year's Eve. The third story has Ethan (brother of Grandview Resort special events coordinator Chloe) staying at the resort with tickets to see Backdoor Clouds over New Years as a gift from Chloe. Because Saturnalia was held between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, experts believe that’s how the New Year’s kiss got its start. Hogmanay traditions, on the other hand, at least involve a New Year’s kiss. Canceled: How New Year's Eve events, Times Square celebration are affected by COVID Jaime Bronstein, a relationship therapist and coach, said the kiss coincides with cuffing season, a time in the Sharing a New Year's smooch with that special someone feels like magic. So, when posting a photo of the moment to Instagram, of course you'll want to find the perfect New Year's kiss caption. It One of the earliest recorded mentions of the midnight kiss showed up in a New York Times article from Jan. 3, 1863, noting, “New Year’s Eve is a great time among the Germans, who assemble Because Saturnalia was held between Dec. 17 and Dec. 23, experts believe that’s how the New Year’s kiss got its start. Hogmanay traditions, on the other hand, at least involve a New Year’s kiss. As the clock hits midnight tonight, many of us will lean in for the all-important New Year's Eve kiss — maybe with a significant other, perhaps with a mysterious stranger, but whomever you're
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