The Mistletoe Spirit

[Anonymous]

Pucker up those lips...or at least that's what some people do when they find themselves under the mystical Christmas staple known as the mistletoe.

Ideally, the mistltoe is a symbol of romance, friendship and kissing according to the Norse myhology that went on to explain the tradition of kissing benathe a mistletoe.

Balder, the son of the goddess Frigga, was killed by an evil spirit using a thorn from the mistletoe plant. The Norse myhology went on to explain the goddess's deep sorrow for the lost of her child and the white berries that bared as a result of her tears.

The promise of a kiss to show her love for Balder was made that day onward and the tradition of kissing under the plant started as early as the 18th century in England.

Despite its semblance, the mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on a range of trees including the willow, apple and oak trees. Besides its mystical magic for romance, the mistletoe provides variety of health benefits and concoctions.

Its ability to treat cancer in a number of ways, prevent diabetes, soothe respiratory distress, lower blood pressure, promote good sleep and eliminate inflammation is definitely a plus to having the plant even without the holidays around.

Sadly, one man's meat is another dog's poison and when the berries from the plant are accidentally injested by our pets, gastrointestinal irritation (drooling, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea) may occur. Unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy the benefits of the mistletoe.

Start off the season with a little magic in the air, grab that special someone and get ready to pucker up!

[scooogy]

That reminds me of this naughty pic pbs.twimg.com/media/BcQk3-1IAAI44ni.jpg:large

[GracefulCharm]

Maybe the evil spirit was a animal, so the goddess poisons all future animals with her berries.

[Anon-ymous1]

... Its ability to treat cancer?

Uh. What?

[CT_CD]

Kissing is gross. Too many germs

[Anonymous]

okay, you've gone insane.