TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights

About this episode

The episode explores the history of mistletoe and the first use of lights on Christmas trees.

As Christmas approaches we bring you the history of two popular decorations you might see this holiday season. Darren looks at the history of the mistletoe as a decoration, symbol of fertility and God killer. Adam looks at the first use of lights on a Christmas tree and it may be older than you think!

People in this episode

Hosts: Darren, Adam

Topics covered

• Christmas decorations
• history
• mistletoe
• Christmas tree lights
• holiday traditions

Keywords

• mistletoe
• Christmas tree lights
• holiday decorations
• history
• fertility symbol

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Christmas Tree Lights, mistletoe

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