Why do x's represent kisses in a greeting card?

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Why do x's represent kisses in a greeting card?

2007-02-12 01:53:55 · 4 answers · asked by thesimpsons086 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment

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My history teacher Mr Rees told us that in the medival times that most people could not write so when they would sign important documents they would sign their names with an X this would be done before a witness and they would kiss the X to show how sincere they were.

2007-02-12 02:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by Fuzzy Donna 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Because they look like a puckered mouth.

2007-02-12 01:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by Madam Rosmerta 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because if you go to kiss someone that is the shape your lips make!

2007-02-12 02:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yeah i was wondering that and why do o's represent cuddles

2007-02-12 09:07:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋