Mistletoe

 

Considered a sacred plant in many cultures, mistletoe generally represents peace and love. Most people are aware of the Christmas tradition of kissing under the mistletoe, which some believe comes from Scandinavian mythology – the goddess Freya’s son was killed by an arrow made of mistletoe so in honour of him she declared that it would always be a symbol of peace and as a result it was often hung in doorways as a sign of friendship. The ancient Druids also believed that hanging mistletoe in your doorway warded off evil spirits, and tribes would stop fighting for a period of time if they encountered a tree with mistletoe. 



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