What does kissing at midnight on new year’s mean?
What does kissing at midnight on new year’s mean?
“If you’re awake at midnight on New Year’s Eve and if you’re with other people, kisses will likely be exchanged.” There is no definite explanation of why the kiss was done, but McCrossen said it most likely was meant to wish good luck going into the next year.
What does a midnight kiss mean?
It was a way of starting the new year with a clean slate. English and German folklore built on this idea, and spread the superstition that a midnight kiss strengthens a budding romance, and avoiding it could mean a loveless year ahead.
What is the new year’s Eve kiss tradition?
A tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Whether you’re sharing the moment with your partner or a friend, this gesture is an act of wishing one “good luck going into the next year,” according to Alexis McCrossen, a professor of history at Southern Methodist University.
Why do couples kiss at midnight?
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 Sweet and Sexy Look at the History of Kissing.
