Its curious how I could have lived so many years and not know that this plant I see decorating restaurants and shopping centres to be the mistletoe!
Even after singing about it in Choir three years ago, I didn't bother asking what it was and why mummy has to kiss Santa under it. Only today that I decided to do a little research, that I realised the significance and tradition behind it.
From what I've read, kissing under the mistletoe promises good luck in love. They say a maiden who's not been kissed under the mistletoe will not find love for a year while one who has will. Anw, there's also the tradition that if the guy kisses under the mistletoe, he is to remove one berry from it. So when the mistletoe eventually becomes bare, you're not supposed to kiss under it.
Anw, its interesting how this lovey dovey thing actually relates to today. Valentine's day. Haha.. all lovey dovey.
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