Mistletoe is a plant we recognise at Christmas time while hanging over doors and stealing a kiss. This tradition is believed to have come from the plant symbolising fertility, vitality and renewal, due to its ability to be green and bear fruit during winter, but everytime a kiss has been stolen beneath the mistletoe a berry must be removed and once all the berries have gone, the power to ask for a kiss has gone too. It is also believed to be a symbol of protection from evil spirits, and this is why it is traditionally hung above doors and weaved into wreaths to protect our houses from unwanted energies. A tradition that seems to be lost is to burn the wreath and mistletoe after Christmas to get rid of all the evil spirits trapped within them.
Mistletoe, folklore, magic, and facts!
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