Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

Thank you Karen!!! May your Christmas be as beautiful as your smile! Happy Holidays My Friend! Ron PS: Your comment was my first notice that this poem had placed in anything or any contest! Thank you for that, I like it coming from a friend! RG

Hello Ron, question: If a woman stood under the mistletoe alone, would a gentleman come along to kiss the woman? Or was it just for couples? the mistletoe came from Norway! i am surprised to know this. I never thought it woujld come from Norway. Who ate the berries? I wonder if the berries tst3d like c herries. This is a very interesting knowledge. My cfriend, enjoy your evening. /Darlene/

Hi Darlene, Mistletoe is originally from Norway, found in the late 18th century, it is a parasitic plant that has red berries, around 1820 or so it became a tradition to hang a sprig in a doorway or entrance during the holidays and each red berry signified a kiss a girl might get from a gentleman, when the berries were all gone, the privilege was gone as well. The tradition spread worldwide but meaning has been quite diluted these days and real mistletoe is hard to find. It was a fun tradition when I was a young southern gentleman. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem though! Merry Christmas! Ron