ORIGINS OF KISSING
The origins of this form of affection can be traced back to primitive times. Many ancient tribes paid homage to their Chief by kissing the ground over which he has walked.Although its founding as we know it today in relationships and rituals can really be traced back to the Pagan religeon.
Early Romans kissed each other on the mouth to greet one another in a manner they deemed to be dignified.
One Roman emperor even ranked a persons importance by the body part he was allowed to kiss. He allowed important nobles to kiss his lips, less important ones to kiss his hands, and the least important ones to kiss his feet.
In the sixth century society accepted the custom of kissing between adults as an expression of their affection.
France was the first country to formally accept kissing in courtship. Figure dancing was the rage, and each dance was sealed with a kiss.
The custom of kissing swept from France through Europe to Russia. Eventually the kiss was incorporated into marriage ceremonies.
