Kiss Under the Mistletoe - In France, the custom linked to the mistletoe was reserved for New Year's Day: "Au gui l'An neuf"--Mistletoe for the New Year; Today, kisses can be exchanged under the mistletoe any time during the holiday season
The tradition of smooching under the mistletoe descends from the customs of several different cultures; For instance, exchanging kisses under the mistletoe was a tradition of Greek festivals and marital ceremonies; If a couple in love exchanges a kiss under the mistletoe, it is interpreted as a promise to marry, as well as a prediction of happiness and long life
Christmas Decor - From these strange beliefs has come the modern-day custom of hanging a sprig of mistletoe from the ceiling and exchanging kisses under it as a sign of friendship and goodwill