Day 187 of 365 - International Kissing Day. The idea behind the International Kissing Day is that many people may have forgotten the simple pleasures associated with kissing for kissing's sake, as opposed to kissing as mere social formality or prelude to other activities. Kissing can be an enjoyable experience in and of itself. A kiss may be used to express sentiments of love, passion, affection, respect, greeting, friendship, and good luck,etc. Kiss someone today . . .