# TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights

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Podcast: [The Reality Check](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reality-check-509868)
Published: 2025-12-18T23:46:00+00:00
Episode link: https://therealitycheck.libsyn.com/trc-724-mistletoe-christmas-tree-lights
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Duration seconds: 1140

## Resource

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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