Pucker Up!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There'll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near. It's the most wonderful time of the year.”

Mistletoe is known as the healing plant. It blooms in trees during winter. It was used by ancient Celts during their winter solstice celebrations. In the 1700’s, mistletoe was hung in doorways during the holiday season. Young women standing under the mistletoe could not refuse to give a kiss. If a woman refused, she faced supposed bad luck for the upcoming year. Kisses under the mistletoe were said to increase a single lady’s c...