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Mistletoe
Mistletoe lives as a parasite on trees and shrubs. Although a detriment to the host, it has an important positive effect on the biodiversity of the area. Mistletoe also has medicinal uses. It is most commonly known as a Christmas decoration, and the tradition goes that couples standing under it should kiss.
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What will happen if you eat mistletoe?
Mistletoe is poisonous to dogs (and cats and horses, as well as humans). It can cause slow heart rate, gastrointestinal disturbances and collapse. If your dog eats mistletoe, you should call your veterinarian immediately.
Why is mistletoe associated with Christmas?
The plant, though Scandinavian, is of English tradition. It was chosen because it was a Christmas green plant. In the 19th century, a tradition evoked that if any two met under the plant, the were required to kiss. That is all I know.
What started the mistletoe kissing?
Well, there are a lot of answers depending on your belief system...
Abrahamic religions - Adam and Eve (or Adam and Hawah). Ate the apple.. Got kicked of of Eden... Had smooch smooch and then children.
Buddhism. You were the first person.... in another life time of course. And will continue to do so when you and the earth are reincarnated. Everything IS everything.
Darwinism. Some scientists believe that the "kiss" has actually evolved from Parent / Child bonding. Take for instance species feeding their young (by chewing or regurgitating it like birds and primates) and / or cleaning (think dogs, cats and other mammals. Then your answer would be "Ugg" and "Lucy" circa 20,000 years ago.
Alternative theories
The god / alien theory - The first kiss happened between an E.T. and a monkey somewhere in Atlantis circa 12,000 years ago.
David Icke theory - The first kiss happened between an E.T, a reptilian shape-shifter and a monkey somewhere in Atlantis circa 12,000 years ago.
The Matrix theory - The first kiss never happened.... You are asleep in a battery cell. Life is an holographic illusion and kissing is NOT real! And neither is that pizza!
What does mistletoe represent?
A parasitic evergreen plant of Europe (Viscum album), bearing a glutinous fruit. When found upon the oak, where it is rare, it was an object of superstitious regard among the Druids. A bird lime is prepared from its fruit.
What is the ancient significance of the mistletoe?
Mistletoe holds significant ancient symbolism, particularly in Celtic and Norse traditions. The Celts regarded it as a sacred plant, believing it had protective qualities and could bring good fortune, especially when harvested with a golden sickle during specific rituals. In Norse mythology, mistletoe was linked to the story of Baldr, where it played a role in his death and subsequent resurrection, symbolizing love and peace. Its use in modern holiday customs, such as kissing beneath it, stems from these ancient associations with love and harmony.
How did the poinsettia become associated with Christmas?
One story is of a poor little girl that had no gift to give Christ at Christmas Eve services. Her cousin told her that anything given in love to Christ was cherished by Him. So she picked some weeds from the ground, arranged them in a bouquet pattern, and laid them at the nativity scene. Shortly afterwards, the weeds turned into beautiful red flowers which were given the name Flowers of the Holy Night and later poinsettia after Joel Poinsett, an American diplomat.
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The poinsettia (euphorbia pulcherrima) as Christmas flower was popular as Native flowering shrub in Mexico with large red leaves encircling greenish yellow flowers and the only flowering plant during winter at the time when Christianity came to Mexico & North America. It became a symbol of Christmas and later a popular houseplant ..
What is a sentence for the word mistletoe?
Some thing like- "When we walked in, she made me stop under the misseltoe." Some thing like- "When we walked in, she made me stop under the misseltoe."
Why do the Japanese have to ban the episode a kiss under the mistletoe?
They banned it because the japanese parents thinks it's inappropriate to let their kids watch characters kiss under the the mistletoe ( Ash and misty... you know) But now you can only listen to 12 of the songs in the episode... Notice: YOU CANNOT WATCH IT ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET cuz' they removed it.
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.
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.
