Kissing under the mistletoe has long been a part of Christmas tradition.
We are all familiar with at least a portion of the mysterious mistletoe's story:
Mistletoe is a partially parasitic plant which grows on trees and feeds on the nutrients of its host. It was revered by Pagans who believed that it had life giving powers and bestowed fertility. Kissing under the mistletoe was probably an early Pagan marriage ritual.
Scandinavians regarded mistletoe as a peace plant and it was given to indicate a truce between warring nations or husband and wife. Its evergreen leaves and association with kissing meant it was easy to use as a symbol of Christian love and eternal life.
Whatever it is, I think kissing under the mistletoe is kinda romantic… but of course it should be the one you love then it would be romantic, otherwise…….HO HO HO!!
Anyway, Christmas is coming!! Merry Christmas!!
We are all familiar with at least a portion of the mysterious mistletoe's story:
Mistletoe is a partially parasitic plant which grows on trees and feeds on the nutrients of its host. It was revered by Pagans who believed that it had life giving powers and bestowed fertility. Kissing under the mistletoe was probably an early Pagan marriage ritual.
Scandinavians regarded mistletoe as a peace plant and it was given to indicate a truce between warring nations or husband and wife. Its evergreen leaves and association with kissing meant it was easy to use as a symbol of Christian love and eternal life.
Whatever it is, I think kissing under the mistletoe is kinda romantic… but of course it should be the one you love then it would be romantic, otherwise…….HO HO HO!!
Anyway, Christmas is coming!! Merry Christmas!!
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