Mistletoe grows on willow, apple and oak trees Mistletoe grows on willow, apple and oak trees. The tradition of hanging it in the house goes back to the times of the ancient Druids. It is supposed to possess mystical powers which bring good luck to the household and wards off evil spirits. It was also used as a sign of love and friendship in Norse mythology and that's where the custom of kissing under Mistletoe comes from. The custom to hang the stocking by the fireplace is based on a story about Saint Nicholas. A poor man with three daughters did not have a dowry. Without a dowry they would never marry. On three different occasions, bags of gold were tossed in an open window by Saint Nicholas and the bags landed in stockings or shoes left to dry in front of the fire place.

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