Here’s Why People Kiss Under the Mistletoe at Christmastime

From Harry Potter’s first kiss to Justin Bieber’s holiday tune, kissing under the mistletoe is everywhere in pop culture. But this Christmas tradition — that if you're standing under the leafy plant, it's time for a smooch — existed long before it ever appeared in movies and pop songs.

From Harry Potter’s first kiss to Justin Bieber’s holiday tune, kissing under the mistletoe is everywhere in pop culture. But this Christmas tradition — that if you're standing under the leafy plant, it's time for a smooch — existed long before it ever appeared in movies and pop songs.