Mistletoe Myth

With the winter holidays rolling in, my side of the island just seems to get chillier! Wish I had an extra scarf or two. What do you guys think? Wish we had some mittens or something? Let me know, I’ll do my best to see what I can find to spread the warmth of the winter season.

I’m big on holidays, and I like to get festive. I mean, why wait till the actual holiday to celebrate? This year, I’m thinking of buying myself a new look and buying my dog, Cricket, a pair—two pairs to be exact—of shoes to keep his paws warm. If I can crash past finals at school, I’ll be just in time to break out the bread pudding and gift ribbons.

Fun fact: Did you know that Britain was the first country to hang up mistletoe?  Where are you planning to hang mistletoe this year? I’ve never been a huge fan of them - I think of the plant more as a decorative ornament to the holiday season. Legend has it that the myth of kissing beneath the mistletoe originated from folklore of a loving mother  whose tears brought back the life of her son. From then on, everyone who passes underneath the mistletoe is bestowed a kiss to bring good luck and prosperity for the New Year.

Another fun thing to know is that it’s a tradition in Italy to give a bag of dried lentils to your good friends to make lentil soup.  This is a peasant soup that reminds them of their humble beginnings and is eaten to bring good luck and prosperity in the New Year. I don’t know about lentils, but just a cheerful hello or comment from you will make my holidays an extra special one!

Here’s a fun facts site: http://www.northpole.net/world.htm