Why do we use X as a kiss at the end of letters/cards/notes?

Answer 1

This tradition started with the Medieval practice of allowing those who could not write to sign documents with an "X". This was done before witnesses, and the signer placed a kiss upon the "X" to show sincerity. This is how the kiss came to be synonymous with the letter "X", and how the "X" came to be commonly used at the end of letters as kiss symbols. (Some believed "X" was chosen as a variation on the cross symbol, while others believe it might have been a pledge in the name of Christ, since the "X" -- or Chi symbol -- is the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet and has been used in church history to represent Christ.)

Answer 2

There are two well known explanations.
One is that people who could not write were often asked to make their mark on contracts, this often took the form of an X.

The other is that naughty Victorian lady's would use the X at the end of a note to there love as a secret way of passing on a secret kiss.
In this way messages could get passed the eye of a chaperone without the kiss being detected.

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Answer 4

I always figured it was because when we kiss someone each person slightly tilts their head opposite ways createing an X. As for the O, when you hug someone your arms creat a circle, or a O. That's my opinion.

Answer 5

Because when you sound out the letter X - it sounds almost like kiss. It's shorthand. :D

Answer 6

I suppose its the only letter that kind of signifies a pair of puckered lips.

Answer 7

When children learn the phonic alphabet they are told the sound for X is kissssss. I think thats why!!

Answer 8

i would like to think that it's to do with coming from the heart the four ventricles or am i just soppy?? xx

Answer 9

we do as the is a kiss to people

Answer 10

What letter would you like to use - its your letter!!
Conventionally, we use X but there is nothing stopping you using what you want....