Kiss my what?!
Many ancient cultures believed that the mistletoe plant had healing properties and was used as a balm against abdominal cramps, epilepsy, ulcers and poisons. It later transpired that mistletoe was a symbol of love.
In the 18th century, as part of the Christmas season, it became custom for men to steal a kiss from any woman caught standing underneath the mistletoe. Refusing to participate was viewed as bad luck.
So now you know, Merry Kissmas everyone!
Neat! I didn't know the history of mistletoe. Thanks for sharing a good Christmas time story.
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
You are very welcome Joan Dickie! I was curious and did a little research, FUN stuff! Merry Christmas to you.
Wanda,
Wishing you lots of kisses under the Mistletoe with your loved one. Merry Christmas...R & A
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
Wishing you the same Ron and Alexandra Seigel! A very Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas to you as well Wanda. And you no doubt do not need Mistletoe about. Enjoy the warmth and love of today with loved ones and those near and dear. Mark
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
Merry Christmas Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint, may you be surrounded with love and happiness and a lot of laughs!
Thank you again for such a beautiful card Sharon Lee, Merry Merry Christmas to you!
Merry Christmas Wanda and your title grabbed me and now I know the history, I will stand under more of them!
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
Hope you get a record number of kisses then Susan Laxson! Merry Christmas to you.
Well today if you survived that onslaught you may still have more bad luck thatn you can handle
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
Wanda, I had a conversation with some friends on Christmas Eve about Mistletoe. I'm surprised to learn that it's actually a parasite plant that attaches itself to trees or bushes and grows in many areas including here in the USA.
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
Wanda - Thanks for sharing this interesting information about the mistletoe. I had no idea how the tradition started.
I don't think I have ever seen a mistletoe plant.
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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