Description

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?

Links

• Kiss Me Mistletoe Farm

Music 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 Incompetech

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Connect with Me

• Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links
• Email: christmaspastpodcast@gmail.com

Books

Of 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)