Under the Mistletoe
Description:... Kissing under the mistletoe is all over modern culture, from Harry Potter's first kiss to Justin Bieber's holiday song.
Kissing under the mistletoe, a plant that yields white berries can be linked back to a Norse mythology story about the god Baldur. Baldur's mother, Frigg, uses strong magic to ensure that no plant cultivated on Earth can be used as a weapon against her son in the story. Mistletoe is the only plant that is not affected by the spell since it grows on tree branches rather than on the ground. When Loki realizes this, he concocts a mistletoe spear, the weapon that will finally murder Baldur. After her son's death, Frigg declares the mistletoe a sign of love and vows to kiss everybody who passes beneath it, according to numerous versions.
“Under the Mistletoe” is a book contributed by 35 authors from the globe who have interpreted the title on their own and have written a piece based on various themes.
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