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Origins of Mistletoe!



Redbull
Thailand

Origins of Mistletoe!
 

Mistletoe was used by Druid priests 200 years before the birth of Christ in their winter celebrations. They revered the plant since it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months of winter.

The ancient Celtics believed mistletoe to have magical healing powers and used it as an antidote for poison, infertility, and to ward of evil spirits. The plant was also seen as a symbol of peace, and it is said that among Romans, enemies who met under mistletoe would lay down their weapons and embrace.

Scandanavians associated the plant with Frigga, their goddess of love, and it may be from this that we derive the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. Those who kissed under the mistletoe had the promise of happiness and good luck in the following year.

REDBULL GIVES YOU WINGS YOU KNOWWink.

15 Dec 2010      





Lancillotta:
Italy

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Thanks!

15 Dec 2010     



edrodmedina
United States

Missletoes??? Aren �t those what Inspector Gadget has that shoot  projectiles from his feet?
Thanks for the info Redbull. Ed

15 Dec 2010