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Every December, mistletoe appears in doorways and corners of our homes, inviting laughter, embarrassment, and the odd stolen kiss. But this harmless-looking Christmas decoration has a past that is anything but sweet.
In this video, we uncover the strange and surprising history of mistletoe — a parasitic plant once believed to hold powerful magic. From sacred Druid rituals and golden sickles to Norse gods, medieval superstition, and the birth of the kissing tradition, mistletoe has been feared, revered, and celebrated for thousands of years.
This is the untold story of how a dangerous, mysterious plant became one of Christmas’s most curious traditions — and why its ancient reputation still lingers every time we hang it up.