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Mistletoe has become a symbol for kissing during the Christmas season. This tradition could have come from an ancient belief that mistletoe was related to fertility. The Viking associated the plant with Frigga, the goddess of love. Another explanation is the festival of Saturnalia, a popular mid-December celebration in early Roman times. Just for fun check out this 4 Inch Under The Mistletoe Kiss Ball for your holiday party.

Early European people used mistletoe as a ceremonial plant which may have resulted in the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. A person caught standing under a mistletoe plant must forfeit a kiss. Hanging a mistletoe plant over a doorway is now a tradition celebrated around the world. Select to view our favorate Christmas Mistletoe Ball.
Mistletoe Myths:
Mistletoe is widely viewed as a symbol of love and fertility. The most popular myths used today is when a couple kisses underneath the mistletoe they will have good luck in the coming year. A couple that is to shy or neglects to perform the kissing ritual will have bad luck for a year. A couple kissing under the mistletoe ensures a good marriage and a long, happy life. Another myth is that if an unmarried woman is not kissed under the mistletoe they will remain single for the following year. It is also believed that if a lady places mistletoe under their pillow at night they can dream of their Prince Charming. Select if you would like to see all our Christmas Decorations Ideas.
If mistletoe is burned and it burns steadily it prophesies a healthy marriage but if a flame ficklers, it may doom a woman in the marriage or be a sign of an ill-suited partner.
Mistletoe also is a representative of goodwill and peace. It has been told that ancient enemies who encounter each other underneath trees bearing mistletoe embraced, lay down their arms, and agree to a truce for today and tomorrow. Select to see real American Mistletoe The Plant.
Never Ingest Mistletoe!
If you use mistletoe in your house over the holiday season, make sure that you place it where children and pets cannot get to it. The ingesting of mistletoe by small children and pets can cause severe stomach cramps and diarrhea. It has even been fatal in some cases but it is rare. To be safe always call for medical assistance immediately. To see our Christmas Mistletoe Balls select the following link. Mistletoe, Christmas Greenery, Christmas PicksTo read additional Mistletoe trivia select Christmas Mistletoe The Plant, Mistletoe History and also Fresh Mistletoe Products.
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