Backstory: Mistletoe

We've treated mistletoe specially for thousands of  years. But how did it go from being an ancient medicine and superstitious talisman to a festive—and smoochy—Christmas custom?LinksKiss Me Mistletoe FarmMusic in this episode"Nostalgic Resonance" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive"The Little Drummer Boy" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist"Careless Morning" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive“Wish Background” — Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechOrder your copy today! Of Christmases Long, Long AgoConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)

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