The Christmas tradition can be traced back to Washington Irving’s The Sketch Book, in which the author wrote, “The mistletoe is still hung up in farm-houses and kitchens at Christmas, and the young men have the privilege of kissing the girls under it, plucking each time a berry from the bush…” It’s important to note this was in 1820 and the times have changed a lot. But, Irving has largely been credited with introducing the tradition. That, and the headless horseman. But we will leave that tale for another day…
More to explore in Culture
- Culture 11.22.23 What’s Your Sign? Sagittarius
- Culture 10.19.23 What’s Your Sign? Scorpio
- Culture 9.19.23 What’s Your Sign? Libra
- Culture 8.14.23 What’s Your Sign? Virgo
- Culture 7.14.23 What’s Your Sign? Leo