We've treated mistletoe specially for thousands of years. But how did it go from being an ancient medicine and superstitious talisman to a festive—and smoochy—Christmas custom?

Links * Kiss Me Mistletoe Farm

Music in this episode * "Nostalgic Resonance" — Scott Holmes, via Free Music Archive * "The Little Drummer Boy" — Don Maue, shared directly by the artist * "Careless Morning" — Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive * “Wish Background” — Kevin MacLeod, via Incompetech