Many
of us at one time will find ourselves being kissed under the mistletoe.
Now depending on who is kissing you this is a good or bad thing. Mom and
dad or a sweetheart is fine. Great Aunt Pinchyourcheek is another.
Some claim the custom of kissing under the mistletoe originated in the British Isles in the 2nd Century B.C. For good luck and good fortune people would hang a sprig of mistletoe in their homes. When guests arrived, they would embrace under it. That means a kiss or hug. The Scandinavians also claim to have originated the custom by using the sprig of mistletoe to represent friendship and peace.
Today we use mistletoe for fun. We realize the good fortune is having people we enjoy come visit us. One thing to keep in mind, however, is that mistletoe is poisonous. It should be kept well up and away from little brothers and sisters and from our loving family pets.
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