Funny holidays - Blow Kisses Day

There are many romantic holidays in the calendar of special dates. One of them is celebrated in August - the last month of summer, which traditionally includes many weddings. The day of air kisses is dedicated to light flirting, unobtrusive signs of attention that speak of sympathy and love. In honor of the gesture of showing tenderness and attention to a loved one, a holiday has been established. August 9 is Blow Kisses Day. It is believed that the gesture demonstrating reverent attitude towards the object of worship was invented by the ancient Romans. According to tradition, after prayers in temples, they kissed statues of Zeus, Aphrodite, Hermes or Apollo. Sculptors made statues of gods from stone and bronze, each time increasing their creations in size in recognition of the greatness of the gods of Olympus. As a result, it became increasingly difficult for free citizens of Rome to reach the statue or at least its feet. Touching the palm with the lips and symbolically sending a stream of air made it possible to demonstrate the worship of the deity in the form of a giant sculpture standing inside the Pantheon and other temples. Over time, the ritual gesture began to be used not only during religious ceremonies. They began to greet the emperors with air kisses, thereby recognizing their divine origin. During the Middle Ages, when epidemics of smallpox and plague were raging, physical contact was kept to a minimum due to the risk of spreading infections. The air kiss as a sign of sympathy and love became a real salvation for millions of Europeans: it allowed them to follow courtly etiquette without risking life and health. In India, where there is a strict division into castes and patriarchy reigns, physical contact is not encouraged. Therefore, to express gratitude, tenderness and sympathy for the opposite sex, residents of the country use “flying kisses”. In some countries of the world, two fingers placed on the lips are used to greet loved ones. In Spain, this gesture is known as beso de la moda ("fashionable kiss"). In Thailand, young people symbolically send a stream of air into the hand of a person older in age and position, showing respect and recognition. The appropriateness of using a gesture depends on the context of communication and the cultural traditions of the country. The idea of ​​celebrating a funny Day of Blow Kisses, which is celebrated on August 9 in many countries around the world, belongs to users of social networks. With the advent of the Internet in the lives of modern people, the exchange of pleasantries has moved to a new level. On social networks and instant messengers, admiration and approval are expressed with the help of likes and emoticons. Sending hearts, lip prints or blowing kisses is part of virtual etiquette. These emoji symbolize tenderness, friendship and love.