quote: The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe became popular in eighteenth-century England with the emergence of the mistletoe kissing ball. A young lady standing under mistletoe could not refuse to be kissed. Such a kiss could mean deep romance or lasting friendship and goodwill. It was also said that a young lady standing under the mistletoe who did not recieve a kiss would remain unmarried until the next year. If a couple in love exchanged a kiss under the mistletoe, it was interpreted as a promise to marry, and a prediction of happiness and long life. Today mistletoe is a festive addition to Holiday decorations, no matter if it is hung to follow the traditions of the past or as a fun way to participate in the Holiday spirit. While the Holiday custom of kissing beneath a branch of mistletoe goes back hundreds of years, legends about the curious plant go back to the time of the Roman Empire and earlier. This magical plant seems to have different meaning in each varying culture, but one thing remains consistent throughout, that mistletoe is a very special plant. In Scandinavia, mistletoe was considered a plant of peace, under which enemies could declare a truce, or warring spouses could kiss and make-up. In European folklore, mistletoe has been one of the most magical, mysterious, and sacred plants. It was considered to bestow life and fertility and a protection against poison. In the Middle Ages branches of mistletoe were hung from ceilings to ward off evil spirits. Ancient Druids thought the plant had healing and magical powers and used it in their sacred ceremonies.
Although mistletoe was once believed to be a protection against poison, it should not be eaten because the plant and berries are actually poisonous!!
*hangs Mistletoe* *backs away* *waits for couples to walk by*
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walks by sees mistletoe stands near it for about 15 hours hundreds of girls walk by but the only one who seems to notice me and want that kiss is an orangatang named clyde
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*stands under mistletoe* *continues to stand there for 48 hours* *remebers why I hate this time of year* *procedes back into lurkerdom*
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In keeping with this year's personal anti-spirit:
*stops under mistletoe* *whips out lighter that's never there when I really need it* *torches symbol of lonliness* *nods in satisfaction and walks away*
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Mistltoe is a parasitic plant. I had an oak tree infected by it once. By the time I figured out what it was, the branch of this pest was HUGE and I had to cut it out with a chainsaw.
But sure, let's smooch under the shade of a parasite. I'm game.
quote:Eruve Nandiriel: *drags Pippin to mistletoe* *kisses Pippin*
(I think "Merry Christmas" should be changed to "Pippin Christmas" )
Is it just the Hatrack women as a whole, or has the entire world of females taken on this sudden love for short, hairy guys?
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Hey, guys, you all should really try these mistletoe berries. Man, this is some great stuff. The flavour is so rich and full. Seriously, this is the...
Woah, I am feeling kinda dizzy. Hold on, let mr brace myself on my desk. Okay much better. Where was I? Oh, jeez, here comes the floor.
y'know, back when I was in choir, we had to sing this one line in "Holly Jolly Christmas,"--"Kiss her once for me." The choir director made it clear that it was perfectly okay for girls to kiss other girls, so even though there was a 30/1 female majority, the line would NOT be changed to "kiss HIM once for me."
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I wonder if the sore throat thread and the mistletoe thread are some how connected, is the reason so many people seem to have sore throats because someone with a sore throat got too close to the mistle toe? Posts: 733 | Registered: Sep 2003
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