Madison Thames, Staff Writer
We all know that the New Year’s Eve tradition is to have that special kiss at the stroke of midnight, but have we ever stopped to wonder why?
According to old tales, the first person you encounter at the start of the New Year marks what the rest of the year will have in store. The kissing is more about keeping and strengthening the relationship that you want to keep throughout the year and also in the future.
The tales also state that if a couple does not share this kiss, it will put a bad omen on the year to come for their specific relationship. What do the movies show about this “spectacular kiss” that we are not supposed to miss?
They show us love stories that we all, especially women, seek to find. The New Year’s Eve romantic kiss in the movie “When Harry Met Sally” marks the start of a love that we all seem to dream of.
Who wouldn’t want a guy to say, “It’s not because I’m lonely, and it’s not because it’s New Year’s Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
Well hello, yeah I think I would want to kiss him too. But is this ever reality for actual people in the real world? If you have a significant other that says the perfect words at the perfect time to make you fall in love in a jaw dropping fashion, make sure he is right by your side when the clock strikes midnight and kiss him.
But do not waste those kisses on some no good person that isn’t worth your heart. Maybe you do not care what I think, maybe you should not take my advice because I have never actually kissed someone on New Year’s Eve at midnight.
If you take anything from this, know your worth. Do not settle for anything that does not treat you the way you want and deserve. And when you do find that somebody, make it the most memorable New Year’s Eve you’ve ever had.