In his book, Naturalis Historia, Pliny the Elder wrote that Mistletoe was revered by Druids and was thought to be used for protection, fertility promotion, and as an antidote to poison. In 1648, it was mentioned as an evergreen that decked churches and homes at Christmas.
A popular custom in Britain was to steal a kiss from the person standing beneath the mistletoe, removing a berry for every kiss. Once all the berries were gone, no more kisses were permitted, but your house would be filled with good luck.
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