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,
Fanfare for the Common Man "Love You Live" live album. The American rock band Styx has also used the Copland piece. Their 1972 eponymous debut album opens with a suite called "Movement for the Common Man". The third section of the suite, titled "Fanfare for the Common Man", is loosely based on the Copland original. Additionally, the rock band Asia (which shares the drummer Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) often plays a variation of "Fanfare" during their live shows. Different versions have appeared on various live Asia albums over the years as well. The Woody Herman Orchestra was known for closing their performances