Kisses are very important. So much so that we even have several days that celebrate them. On April 13 we celebrated the International Kissing Day but now in the month of July another anniversary is celebrated, this time commemorating another type of kiss. We are now talking about the International Stolen Kiss Day: why is it celebrated on July 6?
International Stolen Kiss Day: why is it celebrated on July 6?
Today, Tuesday, July 6 , a truly romantic anniversary is celebrated: the International Stolen Kiss Day whose origin is not fully known although some say that it dates back to 1990 when a dedicated day was organized for the first time in Great Britain. to the kiss (although not stolen) to remember that kissing is not simply a formal gesture or a prelude to “something else”, but a moment of joy and intimacy in itself.
This is also said to be the day that commemorates July 6-7, 2005 when the world’s longest kissing record was set again in Britain: it lasted thirty-one hours and thirty minutes. However, in 2013 a Thai couple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, broke those records by kissing for 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds on Valentine’s Day.
Thus, in Spain this day is known as the “International Stolen Kiss Day” while in other countries, especially in England, today July 6 is celebrated the “Kissing Day” , a day in which they are also organized a series of events (and marketing initiatives such as Valentine’s Day) mainly online, with scenes of the most beautiful kisses or dedications of phrases in which kisses are the protagonists.
The health benefits of kissing
We do not know if a stolen kiss can have health benefits or not, since it is usually short and unexpected, but in the case of a “real” kiss, we have to say that it is scientifically proven that kissing is good for your health In fact, the kiss causes our body to produce a large amount of hormones and adrenaline, dopamine and serotonin, which make us “feel” excitement, well-being and joy. Kissing even prevents certain diseases, thanks to the exchange of bacteria that lead to the production of fundamental antibodies. According to some Russian scientists, it helps circulation, improves dental health, and lowers cholesterol and blood pressure.
