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What happens if you don't kiss someone on new years?
You have a right to refuse kissing someone in any situation! Usually nothing will happen, it was probably a tradition that began when public displays of affection were frowned upon, so a good way to kiss your sweetheart or your betrothed was to get her under the mistletoe. Many years ago, young people did not get to make out and date without a chaperone, so they could always steal those intimate moments under the mistletoe.
Where did Kissing under the mistletoe come from?
The first comes from the Druids living in Britain around 100 A.D. These Druids thought that Mistletoe could perform miracles. They thought that Mistletoe could help cure diseases and protect people from witches. They even thought it could help people and animals have more babies. So the Druids had a special ceremony that would happen in late December or early January. Priests would cut mistletoe out of oak trees and then give the mistletoe to people to hang in their houses so that it would ward off evil spirits. This probably explains why mistletoe became connected to Christmas -- the time of year is exactly the same. And it explains why people started bringing mistletoe into their houses. But what about kissing? The whole kissing thing might come from a Viking legend. Around 800 A.D., the Vikings had a mistletoe story they liked to tell. Vikings had a lot of gods (like the Greeks did) and many of their stories involved these gods. One of their gods -- Balder -- was killed with a poison made from mistletoe. His mother -- Frigga -- was able to bring him back to life after three days by reversing the effects of the poison. Once she did that, she kissed everyone who walked under mistletoe because she was so happy to get her son back. These days, you buy mistletoe in little plastic bags around Christmas time. You hang it in a doorway in your home. If you see someone standing under the mistletoe, you are supposed to kiss him or her. If you want to be proper, the man is supposed to pick one of the berries off the mistletoe after the kiss. It's a fun Christmas tradition!
How do you spell mistletoe?
There is no such verb as to mistletoe. Mistletoe is a decoration, like holly, so the term decorate, or festoon, might apply. If there were a verb form, it is unclear whether it would apply to the act of decoration or to the social custom (kissing beneath it).Nonetheless, the term mistletoeing is used as a Christmas rhyming word in the song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" popularized by Andy Williams.
Can you use mistletoe all year?
Mistletoe is a parasite plant which feeds off a host tree. The leaves are evergreen, thus making the plant available all year long. It can remain hung indoors throughout the year to thwart lightening and fire, and be replenished for the Christmas season..as for kissing, i agree..just pucker up and go for it with or without the mistletoe! I am not sure it is available all year. Especially not in the form found at Christmas- you might get berries or buds or twigs other times. While I'm sure all guys would love to have mistletoe under every doorway in their house- it should be saved for the special season of Christmas. (Just ask her- girls like getting kissed. :) Sweep us off our feet and we wouldn't even notice mistletoe or not.) :)
What does Justin Bieber's song Mistletoe sound like?
Justin Bieber - Mistletoe lyrics It's the most beautiful time of the year, Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the winter snow, But i'mma be under the mistletoe. I don't wanna miss out on the holiday, But i can't stop staring at your face, I should be playing in the winter snow, But i'mma be under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you, With you, shawty with you, With you under the mistletoe. Everyone's gathering around the fire, Chestnuts roasting like a hot July, I should be chilling with my folks, I know, But i'mma be under the mistletoe. Word on the street Santa's coming tonight, Reindeer's flying through the sky so high, I should be making a list, I know, But i'mma be under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you, With you, shawty with you, With you under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you, With you, shawty with you, With you under the mistletoe. Hey love, the Wise Men followed a star, The way I followed my heart, And it led me to a miracle. Aye love, don't you buy me nothing, 'Cause I am feeling one thing,Your lips on my lips, That's a merry, merry Christmas. It's the most beautiful time of the year, Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer, I should be playing in the winter snow, But i'mma be under the mistletoe. I don't wanna miss out on the holiday, But I can't stop staring at your face, I should be playing in the winter snow, But i'mma be under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you, With you, shawty with you, With you under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you, With you, shawty with you, With you under the mistletoe. Kiss me underneath the mistletoe, Show me baby that you love me so, Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Kiss me underneath the mistletoe, Show me baby that you love me so, Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
How did the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe develop?
According to pagan traditions the god Loki in envy killed the handsome god Balder with a dart made from the mistletoe; all other plants having vowed not to harm Balder; the mistletoe, having been overlooked, was therefore used. According to this pagan tradition the mistletoe dart was plucked out of Balder's fatal wound and given to the goddess of love, Freya. From this, came the custom that a man may kiss a woman if he sees her under the mistletoe. Also in ancient times pagans would hang both the mistletoe and wreaths of holly in windows and doorways for their supposed curative and protective powers, to keep witches and evil spirits from entering.
What are the lyrics to mistletoe by Justin bebe?
It's the most beautiful time of the year,Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,I should be playing in the winter snow,But Ima be under the mistletoe. I don't wanna miss out on the holiday,But I can't stop staring at your face,I should be playing in the winter snow,But Ima be under the mistletoe. You, shawty with youYou, shawty with you,You, under the mistletoe Everyone's gathering around the fire,Chestnuts roasting like a hot July,I should be chillin' with my folks, I know,But Ima be under the mistletoe. Word on the streets Santa's coming tonight,Reindeer flying thru the sky so high,I should be making a list, I know,But Ima be under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you,With you, shawty with you,With you, under the mistletoe, With you, shawty with you,With you, shawty with you,With you, under the mistletoe.Aye love, the Wise Men follow the star,The way I follow my heart,And they led me to a miracle. Aye love, don't you buy me nothing,'Cause I am feeling one thing,Your lips on my lips,That's a Merry Merry Christmas. It's the most beautiful time of the year,Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,I should be playing in the winter snow,But Ima be under the mistletoe. I don't wanna miss out on the holiday,But I can't stop staring at your face,I should be playing in the winter snow,But Ima be under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you,With you, shawty with you,With you, under the mistletoe. With you, shawty with you,With you, shawty with you,With you, under the mistletoe, yeah. Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,Show me baby that you love me so,Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.Kiss me underneath the mistletoe,Show me baby that you love me so,
What are the lyrics for mistltoe by justin bieber?
Justin bieber: mistletoe lyrics it's the most beautiful time of the year, lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer i should be playing in the winter snow but i'mma be under the mistletoe, i don't wanna miss out on the holiday but i can't stop staring at your face, i should be playing in the winter snow but i'mma be under the mistletoe with you, shawty with you x2 with you under the mistletoe everyone's gatherings around the fire, chestnuts roasing like a hot july i should be chillin' with my folks i know but imma be under the mistletoe. Word on the streets santa's coming tonight, raindeers flying the the sky so high, i should be making a list i know but i'mma be under the mistletoe with you, shawty with you x2 with you under the mistletoe, with you shawty with you x3 hey love, The wise man followed the star, the way i followed my heart, and it lead me to a miracle, hey love, don't you buy me nothing, cuz I am feeling one thing your lips on my lips that's a merry merry christmas i don't want to miss out on the holiday, but i can't stop staring at your face, i should be playing in the winter snow but i'mma be under the mistletoe with you, shawty with you x2 with you under the mistletoe. with you, shawty with you x2 with you under the mistletoe kiss me underneath the mistletoe, show me baby that you love me so(oh oh) so (oh oh) kiss me underneath the mistletoe. Kiss me underneath the mistletoe, show me baby that you love me so(oh oh) so (oh oh).
What year did the mistletoe tradition start?
It started centuries ago in Norway, but for modern purposes, Washington Irving first described it in 1820.
What year did cliff Richard have a number 1 hit with mistletoe and wine?
it was the year of 1988
Is underneath the mistletoe a song?
There are a several Christmas songs that talk about being under the mistletoe.Here are a couple:Rockin Around the Christmas Tree by Brenda Lee"Rocking around the Christmas Treeat the Christmas party hopMistletoe hung where you can seeEv'ry couple tries to stop"Mistletoe by Justin Bieber"Aye, it's the most beautiful time of the year,Lights fill the streets spreading so much cheer,I should be playing in the winter snow,But Ima be under the mistletoe."
What year was mistletoe and wine no1 for Sir Cliff Richard?
1988
