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It started centuries ago in Norway, but for modern purposes, Washington Irving first described it in 1820.

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What group of people started the tradition of mistletoe?

The Christmas tradition surrounding mistletoe states that two people who meet beneath it should kiss. The tradition originated in Scandinavia. In Norse mythology, a goddess declared that mistletoe would bring love into the world and the tradition of kissing beneath it started.


What does tradition say you must do if you stand under the mistletoe?

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What does the tradition say you must do if you stand under the mistletoe?

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Where does the tradition of haning mistletoe from doorways come from?

its from America


When did kissing under the mistletoe tradition begin?

1888


How did the mistletoe tradition get started?

it became it because it was batch


What countrydid the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe come from?

france


Why don't you remove kissing under mistletoe?

because it is a tradition.


Why has mistletoe become a symbol of winter?

Mistletoe has always been considered a "magical" plant by pagan religions in North America and Europe. It was traditionally cut twice a year, at mid-summer and mid-winter, during a special celebration. The tradition of having mistletoe as a winter decoration stems from this practice.


What year did kissing under the mistletoe start?

Kissing under the mistletoe has roots in ancient traditions, particularly among the Celts and Scandinavians, but it became popularized in the context of Christmas in the 18th century. The practice was notably documented in England during the Victorian era, where it became a custom for people to kiss under the mistletoe as a symbol of goodwill and romance. Over time, this tradition evolved and solidified into the festive custom we recognize today.


What happens when you stand under mistletoe?

Tradition dictates that if two people are under mistletoe, they must kiss.


Where does the tradition of kissing under mistletoe come from?

ancient Norse mythology