Christmas Mistletoe

The origins and use of mistletoe date back to ancient times. In European folklore, mistletoe was considered capable of bestowing life and fertility, of providing protection against poison, and of having aphrodisiac properties. In Scandinavia, mistletoe was revered as a peace plant, under which enemies or even embattled spouses could declare a truce or kiss and make-up.

Notwithstanding this long and varied history, mistletoe is used today to decorate homes during Christmas, and historically, has come to represent romance, fertility, and vitality. Anyone standing under a ball of mistletoe cannot refuse a kiss.

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