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Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by tomietush(m): 10:37pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
not sure if this should go here. i hope d mods help with it Why Does "XOXO" Mean "Kisses and Hugs"?Whether you end a letter or e-mail with it—or yourecognize it from the end of each Gossip Girlepisode—“Xoxo” is commonly known to refer to the phrase “Kisses and hugs.” But how did these two inconspicuous letters come to represent that well-known phrase?One possible explanation is that an “X” is a stylized representation of two mouths kissing, while the “O” represents two pairs of arms coming together to complete a hug. This emoticon-inspired account makes sense, but the true explanations are more likely rooted in religious history.Because many people in the Middle Ages could not read or write, they would sign important documents with an “X," which was both a simple mark to make and a reference to the Christian cross. The signee would then kiss the"X" to demonstrate his sincerity and that what was written in the document was true—in much the same way that Christians kissed the Bible to display their belief in Christ. Besides referencingthe actual cross itself, the “X” alluded to the earlyChristian symbol called the Chi-rho—named after combining the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ, ?.Tracing the origin of how the “O” came to represent a hug is more difficult. One possible explanation is that Jewish immigrants, upon arriving in the U.S., used the symbol in place of a signature, similar to the way the "X" was used by Christians. Instead of using an "X," which invoked Christ—a figure that did not align with Jewish beliefs—illiterate Jewish people arrivingin the U.S. would sign documents with an “O.”Combined with the familiar Christian use of an “X” signifying the oath sealed with a kiss, the “O”was likely then adapted to mean hugs as an equal representation in the sincerity of the sentiment on notes, letters, or even e-mails.http://mentalfloss.com/article/31929/why-does-xoxo-mean-kisses-and-hugs |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by DonaldGenes(m): 10:40pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
I used to see that Nine out of ten,hardly take cognizant of its meaning plus I think it is mostly done by small girls of Jambite Status... Real Ladies don't do that $****** |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 10:47pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
XOXO |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 10:57pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
grocery:awww.....is that for me?You are so nice Lemme dash u mine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tah!!!!!Who u wan deceive? |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by sparkleboy(m): 11:04pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
Ok o |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Exjoker(m): 11:08pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
we don hear |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 11:22pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
Seen |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 11:45pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
NOTED |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 11:54pm On Nov 09, 2014 |
edozie04: Tah!!!!!!! welu oso.....onye na- enye gi |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 5:05am On Nov 10, 2014 |
grocery:lols,good morning |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 5:24am On Nov 10, 2014 |
She uses xoxo,I don't know the meaning,I ignore |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by Nobody: 9:32am On Nov 10, 2014 |
edozie04:Good morning |
Re: Why Xoxo Is Used For Hugs And Kisses by peterpaulis(m): 9:37am On Nov 10, 2014 |
... We don hear say.. Op kneel down for prayer. |
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