the kissing zone

jo beerens

the kissing zone

Plenty of mistletoe balls in those trees. According to a custom of Christmas cheer, any two people who meet under a hanging of mistletoe are obliged to kiss. The custom is Scandinavian in origin. It was the plant of peace in Scandinavian antiquity. If enemies met by chance beneath it in a forest, they laid down their arms and maintained a truce until the next day.” This ancient Scandinavian custom led to the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe

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the kissing zone by jo beerens
the kissing zone by jo beerens
  • betha

    betha

    Great pic and informative, I did not know that I will have to quiz my Swedish sister in law!

  • mmargot

    mmargot

    Beautiful, like giant ornaments!
    Yes, thanks for the background; didn’t know that either.

  • John De Bord Photography IPA

    John De Bord P...

    utterly beautiful, what a mood!

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    very nice

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Very pretty image Jo

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    So very well shared.. Thank you Jo…
    Chuck..

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