Mistletoe Plant History.
Eighth Century Mistletoe History:
Balder, the Viking God of the Summer Sun, had a dream that he would die. His mother, Frigga, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, was agitated when she was told about his dream. She proclaimed that if Balder died that everything on Earth would also die. To make sure that he would not die, Frigga went to all the elements of earth and asked them not to kill Balder. The people now thought that Balder was immune from harm because of his mother's request. The children heckled, teased and often threw objects at Balder since he could not be harmed. Select to see the American Mistletoe The Plant.
The Druids in Britain believed that miracles could be performed with the mistletoe. Five days after the winter solstice the Druids would cut mistletoe off oak trees in a special ceremony. The Druids believed that if mistletoe touched the ground it would be contaminated. They used a special stretched out white cloth to catch the falling mistletoe. The mistletoe growing on the sacred oaks was cut with a golden bladed knife. After the mistletoe was harvested, the priest would say a series of prayers over the mistletoe. At the end of the ceremony the leaves were given out. The people believed the mistletoe would keep them safe from storms, heal diseases, provide fertility and protect them from evil spirits. To see our Christmas Mistletoe Balls select the following link. Mistletoe, Christmas Greenery, Christmas Picks
Balder, the Viking God of the Summer Sun, had a dream that he would die. His mother, Frigga, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, was agitated when she was told about his dream. She proclaimed that if Balder died that everything on Earth would also die. To make sure that he would not die, Frigga went to all the elements of earth and asked them not to kill Balder. The people now thought that Balder was immune from harm because of his mother's request. The children heckled, teased and often threw objects at Balder since he could not be harmed. Select to see the American Mistletoe The Plant.Balder's rivals, Loki, found a loophole in Balder's mother's request. The logic is that since the mistletoe plant attaches itself on trees and has no ground roots it was not affected by Frigga's request from the elements. Loki then planned a deadly plot and talked Balder's brother Hoder, who was blind, to shoot an arrow for him. The arrow struck Balder and killed him. After hearing of Balder's death all the elements tried to bring him back to life. In Frigga's grief she cried and her tears dropped on the red mistletoe berries turning them white. Balder rose from the dead since the white berries were a symbol of life. Frigga was overjoyed and kissed everyone who walked underneath the mistletoe plant. Click to see one of our Christmas Mistletoe Ball. Select to view all of our wonderful Christmas Decorations Ideas for the holidays.
Mistletoe Miracle Worker Myth:
The Druids in Britain believed that miracles could be performed with the mistletoe. Five days after the winter solstice the Druids would cut mistletoe off oak trees in a special ceremony. The Druids believed that if mistletoe touched the ground it would be contaminated. They used a special stretched out white cloth to catch the falling mistletoe. The mistletoe growing on the sacred oaks was cut with a golden bladed knife. After the mistletoe was harvested, the priest would say a series of prayers over the mistletoe. At the end of the ceremony the leaves were given out. The people believed the mistletoe would keep them safe from storms, heal diseases, provide fertility and protect them from evil spirits. 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. Just for fun check out this 4 Inch Under The Mistletoe Kiss Ball for your holiday party.
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