Key Takeaways
- Washington, D.C. has broken the world record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe, with 1,435 couples participating in the event.
- The previous record was held by St. Louis, with 480 couples.
- The event, titled "National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe," was hosted by Downtown DC BID and took place at Anthem Row.
- The couples had to kiss simultaneously for five seconds beneath the mistletoe to qualify for the record.
- The event was attended by nearly 3,000 people, and the organizers had to order 17,150 mistletoes from a farm in Oregon to accommodate the large number of participants.
Introduction to the Event
The city of Washington, D.C. has made history by breaking the world record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe. The event, titled "National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe," was held on Saturday at Anthem Row, where 1,435 couples gathered to lock lips and set a new world record. The previous record was held by St. Louis, with 480 couples, but the participants in Washington, D.C. more than tripled that number. The event was hosted by Downtown DC BID, and the organizers were thrilled to see the large turnout and the enthusiasm of the participants.
The Record-Breaking Attempt
The attempt to break the record was not an easy feat, according to Michael Empric, the adjudicator from Guinness World Records. Empric stated that breaking a record requires a lot of planning and effort, including getting people to participate, ensuring that real mistletoe is used, and verifying that all participants are in couples. The couples had to kiss simultaneously for five seconds beneath the mistletoe to qualify for the record. Despite the challenges, the organizers and participants were able to come together and achieve the impressive feat. Empric was thrilled to announce that the new record had been set, stating that the participants "blew it out of the water" and created a new Guinness World Record title.
Participant Experiences
The event was attended by nearly 3,000 people, and many of the participants were excited to be a part of the record-breaking attempt. One couple, Mindy McManus and her boyfriend Kevin Weeden, participated in the event before heading to a Christmas sweater-themed party. McManus described the experience as crowded but enjoyable, stating that it was a great excuse to cuddle up close. Weeden also enjoyed the experience, stating that he loved being in the crowd and feeling the spirit of the event. Another couple, Everett and Resi Dick, had been looking forward to the event from the beginning and were thrilled to be a part of it. Everett joked that he has "special records" that no one knows about, and he was happy to add this new record to his portfolio.
Event Organization
The event was organized by Downtown DC BID, and the organizers were surprised by the large number of participants. Ebony Walton, the director of marketing communications for Downtown DC BID, stated that the organization had initially hoped to get 500 couples to participate, but they ended up with over 6,000 couples registered. To accommodate the large number of participants, the organizers had to order 17,150 mistletoes from a farm in Oregon. The event was a huge success, and the organizers were thrilled to see the community come together to achieve the record-breaking feat.
Conclusion
The "National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe" event was a huge success, with 1,435 couples participating and setting a new world record. The event was a fun and exciting experience for the participants, and it brought the community together in a unique and memorable way. The organizers and participants should be proud of their achievement, and it will be interesting to see if the record can be broken again in the future. For now, Washington, D.C. can bask in the glory of holding the record for the most couples kissing under the mistletoe.
