Is Mistletoe the Tinder of the Middle Ages?

Ah, mistletoe: the holiday greenery that hovers awkwardly above heads, creating equal parts anticipation and panic at parties. But what if this festive plant was more than just a conversation piece? Could it have been the medieval equivalent of modern-day dating apps like Tinder? Let’s swipe right on some history and find out. Mistletoe’s Mythical…

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