Early Evidence: Kissing appears to have ancient roots. Some of the earliest references to kissing can be found in the ancient texts of the Indian Vedas (around 1500 BCE), which mentions kissing as a common practice. Similarly, ancient Egyptian tombs depict scenes of people kissing.
During the Middle Ages in Europe, kissing continued to be a significant social and religious gesture. In the medieval chivalric code, kissing was also a symbol of respect. Knights would often kiss their lady’s hand as a sign of devotion and honor.
By the 17th and 18th centuries, kissing had become more regulated by social etiquette, particularly in Western societies. The etiquette of kissing on the cheek became more formalized, and various types of kisses were established for different social contexts.
The 19th century saw kissing become a prominent symbol of romantic love, heavily influenced by literature, theater, and movies.
The Kiss has taken on many forms for our generation:
The Peck: often used as a greeting or a sign of affection.
Forehead Kiss: A soft kiss placed on the forehead. It’s often a gesture of comfort, care, and protection.
Eskimo Kiss: Instead of using the lips, this involves rubbing noses together
Butterfly Kiss: This involves fluttering your eyelashes against someone’s skin, usually their cheek or eyelid.
Forehead Kiss: A soft kiss placed on the forehead. It’s often a gesture of comfort, care, and protection, commonly shared between close friends or loved ones.
French Kiss: A deep, passionate kiss involving the use of tongues.
And one I don’t think I knew about until today.
Spiderman Kiss: Named after the famous scene in the Spider-Man film, this kiss is performed while one person is hanging upside down, and the other is right-side up. It’s dramatic and can be a fun, romantic gesture.