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It was said to have had magical power by the Celtic and Teutonic peoples.
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Where did the legend of kissing some under the mistletoe come from?
According to Christmas custom, any two people who meet under a hanging of mistletoe are obliged to kiss. The custom may be of Scandinavian origin.[16] It was described as early as 1820 by Washington Irving in his "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon"
What is the custom of hanging the mistletoe?
when you hang it any two people that are under it have to kiss
Who and when created a kiss under the misletoe brings good luck?
The custom of hanging up mistletoe is said to stem from the ancient Druid tradition of laying down arms and exchanging greetings when under the mistletoe. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe is attributed to the English, who, after every kiss, plucked a berry from the bunch and discarded it. When the berries were gone, tradition called for the kissing to stop.
Why does the mistletoe exist?
Ecologically, mistletoe plays an important role in enhancing diversity in an ecosystem as well as provide a means for distribution of pollen.Culturally, mistletoe has significance in Christmas as well as Druidic and Nordic mythology. The former is the custom of kissing under the mistletoe, the origin of which is from Druidic customs of using mistletoe to ward off evil. It was also said that Loki killed Balder with an arrow made of mistletoe, because that was the one plant Frigga had not asked to never harm her son.
What are some Christmas custom in England?
Kiss under the mistletoe Eating Christmas pudding Baking mince pies Hanging out stockings Christmas crackers Writing to Father Christmas Postal Workers strike (!)
What European country revived kissing under the mistletoe?
Ireland revived the practice of kissing under the mistletoe.
What action is supposed to take place after receiving a kiss under the hanging mistletoe plant?
After kissing under mistletoe, you would traditionally pick one berry from the plant.
What country was hanging the mistletoe created?
The tradition began in England. The mistletoe was considered magical in that it remained green all through the winter. The druids considered it sacred and would never allow it to touch the ground.
How do you use the word mistletoe in a sentence?
At X-mas, I'd always look above me for the MISTLETOE because i didn't wanna you-know-wat yet
What Easter custom is not christian in origin?
easter eggs
How did the customs of hanging mistletoe begin?
It started in Japan when two people walked into each other because their eyes were closed and started kissing.
Why hanging punishment execute before sunrise?
Unsure as to the answer, but believe it to be solely by "custom."
