From where do we get the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe?

mk2norwich

There is more than one theory about this. One idea comes from the story which tells that the druids considered mistletoe to be sacred, and had magical properties. See: http://www.culture.fr/culture/noel/angl/gui.htm Dec 24 02, 10:50 AM

an alias

an alias says: Mistletoe is one of the only plants that grows berries only in the snowy winter, when all the other trees and plants lost their leaves. It was considered, therefore, to be a triumph in fertility. Along with holly and ivy, that kept growing under wintery conditions, it was considered good luck to bring these plants inside the home. Mistletoe = fertility, and kissing is a good place to start! Wed Dec 25 18:47:14 CST 2002 (Delete Entry) (Moved from #25546 - Duplicate question - McG) Jan 05 03, 12:48 PM

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