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words tracing the origin of the pleasant custom. Ancient Druids believed that die plant had been brought from the heavens by a missel thrush. The seeds of the plant were carried in the toe of the bird; hence, the name mistletoe.
Romans used mistletoe as a symbol of hope and peace. When enemies met under its boughs, they put aside their arms, kissed each other and held off battle—until the next day. Earlier peoples believed that only happiness could exist under tlje mistletoe. Therefore, they sealed pledges of friendship under it with kisses. Because of the pagan origins if the legends surrounding
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