Viscum album Christianity became widespread in Europe after the 3rd century AD, the religious or mystical respect for the mistletoe plant was integrated to an extent into the new religion. In some way that is not presently understood, this may have led to the widespread custom of kissing under the mistletoe plant during the Christmas season. The earliest documented case of kissing under the mistletoe dates from 16th century England, a custom that was apparently very popular at that time. Winston Graham reports a Cornish tradition that mistletoe was originally a fine tree from which the wood of the Cross was made,
I Am What I Am (Milan the Leather Boy album) I Am What I Am (Milan the Leather Boy album) I Am What I Am is a studio album that includes the first recordings by Milan (with the exception of two early singles). The front cover "(pictured)" also includes "presenting a bright new star". The album was produced by Budd Granoff. Although Milan recorded many additional songs on later singles, this was the only album ever released in his name. This album (and its associated singles) is also notable for apparently being the only time in his career that Milan used the "Rodell" surname. Milan is listed as the songwriter