A Time magazine report once credited German immigrants with the kissing tradition.
explored that question in a December 2022 analysis, pointed to two possibilities: ancient Romans and the Vikings:
Though the precise origins of puckering up the second a new year begins are unknown, the custom is often traced back to two winter festivals: Saturnalia in ancient Rome and Hogmanay, a Viking tradition still celebrated on New Year's in Scotland. Saturnalia was held annually during the, and because it was the biggest party of the year, naturally it involved public drunkenness. Somehow that part morphed into the assumption that kissing was involved. Because Saturnalia was held between Dec.
However the custom started, it's now a long-standing custom in the U.S. If you plan to partake, Reader's Digest contains an important disclaimer: Make sure you ask first."NEW-YEAR'S DAY.; Its Observance in the City and Vicinity. New-Year's at the City Hall. Year's Day at the City Hall Passed off The German New-Year's. Five Points Ladies' Mission. Soldiers' Relief Association. Old Ladies' Home. The Ladies' Home. Five Points' House of Industry.
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