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Kissing Under the Mistletoe:
 Over the years mistletoe has become a symbol for kissing. The tradition may have stemmed from the ancient belief that mistletoe was related to fertility. Another could have come from the Viking associating of the plant with Frigga, the goddess of love. Another explanation for the tradition is that it is derived from the festival of Saturnalia, a popular mid-December celebration in early Roman times. Check out this 4 Inch Under The Mistletoe Kiss Ball for your holiday party.
How did Mistletoe become part of the Christmas celebration?
Early European people used mistletoe as a ceremonial plant. It is thought to be this practice which probably resulted in the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. A person caught standing under a mistletoe plant must forfeit a kiss. Today hanging up an American Mistletoe The Plant over a doorway has become a tradition celebrated around the world. Having a Party? Here are additional Holiday Lights and Decorative Party Lights to buy.
Mistletoe Myths:
Mistletoe is widely viewed as a symbol of love and fertility. The most popular and commonly used myths used today is when a couple kisses underneath a Christmas Mistletoe Ball, they will have good luck for the coming year. A couple that is too shy or neglects to perform the kissing ritual will have bad luck for the upcoming year. Another myth is that if an unmarried woman is not kissed under the mistletoe she will remain single for the following year. It is also believed that a kissing couple under the mistletoe plant ensures a good marriage and a long, happy life. Even another believe is that if a lady places a sprig of mistletoe under their pillow at night so they can dream of their Prince Charming. Select to view all of our wonderful Christmas Decorations Ideas for the holiday season.
Burning a mistletoe plant is also thought to foresee a woman’s marital bliss. If the plant burns steadily it promises a healthy marriage. While on the other hand, a fickle flame may be a sign of an ill suited partner or doom a woman in the marriage.
Mistletoe also is a representative of goodwill and peace. It has been told that ancient enemies who encounter each other underneath trees bearing mistletoe will embrace, lay down their arms, and agree to a truce for today and the day afterwards. Select to view alll of our Mistletoe, Christmas Greenery, Christmas Picks.
 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. Children and pets like to eat the white waxy berries or leaves. The American Mistletoe is more poisonous than European verity of mistletoe. To be safe, always call for medical assistance immediately if any mistletoe is ingested.
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