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There's more to mistletoe art than just Christmas cards...
This mistletoe-themed glass medallion is an invitation to Rene Lalique's 1912 exhibition.
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New Year Mistletoe Art
Mistletoe traditions in continental Europe differ to those of Britain, with use of mistletoe in New Year imagery rather than at Christmas.
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The "Au Gui l'an Neuf" tradition in France has led to many post card and greeting card depictions of mistletoe at New Year. These examples are from France and other countries.
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The "Au Gui l'an Neuf" tradition in France has led to many post card and greeting card depictions of mistletoe at New Year. These examples are from France and other countries.
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Note the absence of a kissing theme - the mistletoe is usually simply decorative, mostly shown being held rather than hung as a decoration.
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This modern Thumper Rabbit image combines the two traditions - a kissing theme, but very clearly labelled, in French, as a New Year rather than Christmas, event.
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