Ancient Druids had a great reverence for mistletoe, believing it held great healing powers. Their name for it was "All-Heal," for they believed it could heal wounds, act as a poison antidote, bring luck, and even cause enemies to lay down their arms for a day should they meet beneath the mistletoe. Perhaps that led to the kiss under the mistletoe tradition. The early English Christian church banned it from their celebrations as it was such a powerful symbol in Druid worship. However, at the Cathedral of York, prior to the reformation, there are records of mistletoe being placed on the altar, affirming the all-healing power of Jesus Christ.
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