India, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. capital has added a new Guinness World Record title under its belt after 1,435 couples simultaneously kissed under a giant mistletoe sculpture during the National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe event on December 13, surpassing the previous mark of 480 couples.

The record attempt drew a festive crowd as hearts and lips met beneath the holiday greenery in downtown Washington D.C. amid seasonal celebrations.

The record-breaking moment occurred under a 600-pound, 10-foot-wide mistletoe installation suspended high above Anthem Row NW, a public art piece that now stands as a seasonal landmark.

The National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe event drew thousands to downtown Washington. Participants secured their p...