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It was also used as a sign of love and friendship in Norse mythology and that's where the custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from. View image | gettyimages.com When the first Christians came to Western Europe, some tried to ban the use of Mistletoe as a decoration in Churches, but many still continued to use it! York Minster Church in the UK used to hold a special Mistletoe Service in the winter, where wrong doers in the city of York could come and be pardoned. The custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from England.
Even those who do not celebrate this annual festival know about the traditions that mark the season: Santa Claus, Christmas trees, lights and decorations, bells, and kissing under the mistletoe. Where did these customs originate? Some are as old of time, and many are more modern inventions. Take a look at the origin of some of our favorite traditions. Niall Edworthy, author of The Curious World of Christmas, has written 21 books as a ghostwriter and under his own name on a wide range of different subjects.