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,
II (The Common Linnets album) II (The Common Linnets album) II is the second studio album by Dutch band The Common Linnets. The album was released on 25 September 2015 through Universal Music Group. The lead single, "We Don't Make the Wind Blow" was released on 1 May 2015 "We Don't Make the Wind Blow" was released as the lead single from the album on 1 May 2015. The song peaked to number 74 on the Dutch Singles Chart. The song has also charted in Belgium. On 3 October 2015 the album entered the Dutch Albums Chart at number 1. On 9 October 2015 the