TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights
The Reality Check18 Joulu 2025

TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights

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!

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