The tradition's exact origin is unknown, but it is referenced as far back as ancient Rome and in Arthurian legend.

You've got to get in the mood for this next story. It's all about kissing. Smooching goes way back - 21 million years, in fact. That's according to new research carried out about the origins of ...

Have you ever wondered why we kiss under mistletoe around the holidays? Well, the tradition dates back to ancient times, when the Greeks associated the plant with fertility and life. In Victorian ...

Apart from following customs with murky origins, what’s the reasoning behind giving someone a New Year’s kiss? This kiss is part of both English and German folklore, which “indicate that whoever a ...