The Truth About Mistletoe

Blue Ridge Blue Collar Girl has the poop on the kissing plant.

Excerpt: "The derivation of the word “mistletoe” belies its romantic reputation. It comes from two Anglo-Saxon words: “Mistel” from the Anglo-Saxon word for “dung” and “tan” from the word for “twig.” Translated, mistletoe would be something like “dung on a twig.”