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Why people kiss on New Year's Eve - strange origins behind the tradition

When the clock strikes midnight this evening, many of us will be reaching for a loved one to give them a kiss.

Although it's a nice way to ring in the new year, the tradition has origins rooted in ancient cultures and superstition.

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