Byers Choice - Couple with Kissing Ball

The Christmas custom of kissing underneath a branch of mistletoe goes back hundreds of years. However, legends about the curious plant go back farther, even to the time of Christ and earlier. The custom of kissing under the mistletoe has long been in the making. Hanging this evergreen during the winter months and stealing kisses beneath it seems to have been first practiced by the English servant class until the 19th century when it was also adopted by the upper class.

• Will be Retired on December 31st, 2006
• New for Byers Choice for 2006!