💋 Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe

“Now listen, my dear believers — even Christmas love has its own kind of magic!”

Ho ho ho! Gather close, my friends, because this is one of my favourite Christmas tales — and a question I’m asked every year. “Santa,” the elves say, “why do people kiss under the mistletoe?” Well, let me tell you the story behind that little green plant that hangs between love and laughter.

Long, long ago — even before the first Christmas tree twinkled — people believed mistletoe was a gift from the heavens. It stayed green when all else turned to frost, so they thought it carried the power of life, peace, and good fortune. Families would hang it above their doors so that no harm or quarrel could enter their homes.

But one Christmas Eve, a kind young couple met beneath the mistletoe and shared a kiss — a promise of love, forgiveness, and joy. The elves saw it, told me, and ever since, I’ve declared mistletoe the official symbol of Christmas affection!

So, when you find yourself standing beneath those green leaves and white berries, remember this: every kiss is a wish for kindness, peace, and the warmth of togetherness. It’s not just a tradition — it’s a sprinkle of Christmas magic that brings hearts closer.

And if you wish to bring a little of that enchantment home, my dear believers, you can find it right here at my workshop:
👉 Explore the Mistletoe Collection 💚

With a twinkle in my eye and snowflakes in my beard,
🎅 Santa Claus
Keeper of Christmas Traditions & Chief Spreader of Cheer