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,
Music for the People (The Enemy album) Sound saw the LP as a progression from the band's debut album, but found fault with the lyrical content.<ref name = "The Enemy/Music For The People"></ref> The album was pilloried for its alleged plagiarism. Commenting on the opening track "Elephant Song", Drowned In Sound noticed its similarity to Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir". "Last Goodbye" and its use of strings was compared to The Verve. "Nation of Checkout Girls" was also derided for sounding identical to "Common People" by Pulp, while another song on their album "Don't Break The Red Tape" has also been criticised for sounding similar to "London Calling" by