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Mistletoe
Mistletoe was used by Druid priests 200 years before the birth of in their winter celebrations. They revered the plant since it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months of .
The ancient Celtics believed mistletoe to have healing powers and used it as an antidote for poison, infertility, and to ward of evil spirits. The plant was also seen as a symbol of peace. Scandanavians associated the plant with Frigga, their goddess of , and it may be from this that we derive the custom of under the mistletoe. Those who kissed under the mistletoe had the promise of happiness and good luck in the following year.