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      • 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. Fast forward to 2021, and the kiss has become one of the biggest must-haves in American culture, turning into one of the most romantic moments a person can have.
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      The New Year's Eve kiss: Why do we do it? What does it mean?

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    Dec 8, 2021 · According to Snopes, motivating some people to kiss when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve is to simply celebrate the occasion with a loved one and to get the year off on a happy note. There's also an enduring superstition that failing to kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve portends a year of loneliness.

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    Dec 30, 2021 · For those who have been following the tradition of the New Year’s Eve kiss, you might be wondering what the origin of this romantic gesture is. 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 ...