Learn The Surprisingly Unromantic History Of Mistletoe

Learn The Surprisingly Unromantic History Of Mistletoe
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Mistletoemistletoe is one of those plants that no one seems to remember until the holidays, when sprigs of it start appearing in doorways, prompting kisses and laughter.

 

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