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CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS
(REINDEER, MISTLETOE, SANTA CLAUS, PONSIETTIAS,
ELVES, HOLLY, CANDY CANE)
THE MISTLETOE
The custom of kissing under the mistletoe may have come from the Scandinavians
who associated the plant with their goddess of love, Frigga. They believed
that those who kissed under the mistletoe will experience happiness and good luck
The mistletoe was also revered by the Druid priests because of how the plant remained
green during the cold winter months even though it had no roots.
It was also seen as a symbol of peace among the Romans. It is said that enemies
would lay down their weapons and embrace if they met under the mistletoe.
To the ancient Celtics, the mistletoe was believed to have magical healing powers.
It was used as an antidote for poison, to ward of evil spirits and infertility.
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