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Mistletoe is used in Pagan Yule celebrations, which were incorporated into Christianity during its spread through Northern Europe. The plant with its distinctive white berries grows attached to and within the branches of a tree or shrub.
Mistletoe's fruit appears at the Winter Solstice, which is near Dec. 25. Pagan mythology indicates that mistletoe must not touch the ground. As well, mistletoe was used to slay a Norse god of light and his mother dictated that those who pass under the mistletoe must kiss as a tribute to life and health.
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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 do people traditionally do under the mistletoe?
At Christmas people traditionally kiss under a sprig of misteltoe. Apparently this tradition may have started in Scandinavia.
How did the mistletoe tradition get started?
it became it because it was batch
Was kissing under the mistletoe a tradition that started from Norse folklore?
no, because it was started in Poland
Traditionally what type of plant are you supposed to kiss under?
It is a Christmas tradition to kiss under a mistletoe!
If an alien landed at Christmas time name a Christmas tradition that would be hard to explain?
Santa Tree in house Caroling Kiss under mistletoe Exchange gifts
What European country or culture started decorating Christmas trees?
Germany started the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree
Why do people hang mistletoe during Christmas?
Actually back in when Celt were around mistletoe was found to be very usefull and was meant to heal you. The Romans thought that enemies who met under Mistletoe were friends so the tradition went on to England were it is good luck to hang it
Is Kissing under the mistletoe a tradition that started from Norse folklore?
no dummy its just what people do weirdos so why you ask that huh
At Christmas it is customary to exchange kisses beneath what?
A Mistletoe!
Which plant do you exchange kisses under at Christmas?
mistletoe!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
