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Why We Kiss under the Mistletoe Christmas Traditions Explained

Michael P. Foley

From the famed author of international bestseller In Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe, bestselling author Michael Foley dives deep into the history of Christmas and the customs that surround this beloved holiday. Learn about the fascinating origins of your favorite Christmas food, drink, observances...

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Michael Foley discussed the origins of the mistletoe kissing tradition, explaining how a pagan Celtic practice evolved into a Christian holiday custom.

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Joining us now to educate us on the history of the strangest Christmas traditions is author of Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe and Baylor University professor Michael Foley.

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Episode: Christmas Traditions Explained & A Very Morning Wi...

Michael Foley discussed the origins of the mistletoe kissing tradition, explaining how a pagan Celtic practice evolved into a Christian holiday custom.

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Joining us now to educate us on the history of the strangest Christmas traditions is author of Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe and Baylor University professor Michael Foley.

Now, I want to ask you about a whole bunch of Christmas traditions, but first, just because of the title of your book, why do we kiss under mistletoe?

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