The name “mistletoe” actually translates from old Anglo-Saxon as “little dung twig” because the plant often grows where birds have left their droppings. Ancient Druids considered it sacred and believed it could promote fertility and bring good luck, which eventually evolved into the romantic custom we know today. In some Victorian-era parties, the rules were even stricter, every time a kiss happened, a berry had to be plucked, and once the berries ran out, the kissing stopped!
