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Kissing has been practiced throughout human history, in virtually all cultures of the world.  Humans are believed to be the only creatures that kiss, although mouth contact is observed among the courtship rituals of some mammals and birds, including pigeons.

Kissing has been practiced throughout human history, in virtually all cultures of the world.  Humans are believed to be the only creatures that kiss, although mouth contact is observed among the courtship rituals of some mammals and birds, including pigeons.

Kissing people of the same sex is [[taboo]] in many cultures because of its association with [[homosexuality]].  However, in some European countries, including France and Italy, it is common to greet friends of either sex with a kiss on the cheek as a sign of platonic friendship.  This was also customary in Biblical times, when [[Judas Iscariot]] used a kiss as the signal to have [[Jesus]] arrested.

Kissing people of the same sex is sometimes considered [[taboo]] because of its association with [[homosexuality]].  However, in many cultures, including France, Italy, Russia, Egypt and some other countries, it is common to greet friends of either sex with a kiss - usually on the cheek - as a sign of platonic friendship.  This was also customary in Biblical times, when [[Judas Iscariot]] used a kiss as the signal to have [[Jesus]] arrested.

[[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 20:20, 28 August 2008 (EDT)

[[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 20:20, 28 August 2008 (EDT)