Why People Kiss Under the Mistletoe

The history behind the Christmas-kissing tradition

Photo by Julia Bonillo on Unsplash

I start most of my December days unapologetically listening to my favorite Christmas songs. Bublé’s version of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is warm, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is creamy, and Wham’s “Last Christmas” is a listener’s treat.