Episode
TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights
- Podcast
- The Reality Check
- Published
- Dec 18, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1140
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Summary
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!