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The Mistletoe. . .

By Peter Bodo
TENBURY WELLS, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 06: A young boy carries away a holly wreath bought at the mistletoe and holly auction which was blessed by Druids at Tenbury Wells Market, on December 6, 2005, Tenbury Wells, England. Ancient druids believed mistletoe had magical properties because of the way it grows, never touching the ground and without taking nourishment from the earth. Tenbury Wells has been the traditional mistletoe capital for over 150 years. Druids blessed this years crop before buyers put their bids in for the festive plant. Many buyers fear it could be the last ever auction on the site as the land has been sold off for development. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas comes from the belief that mistletoe has fertility magic. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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Well, this li'l shaver is bringing our holly wreath with mistletoe. It has been "blessed," Check out the description from Getty Images:

We're tacking this up at 6 PM in an appropriate location (a hallway, just to stay properly public!). Take advantage of it to let your fellow comment posters know how you feel about them. You ladies have to watch out for sexy engineer Sam, who has amply earned the nickname, The Mistletoe Missle. I'm taking Rosangel there as soon as I can get that danged camera off her shoulder and, guys, I'm taking first dibs on Jackie-Oh, too.

You know, when I contemplate our crew of lady posters - Jewel, Ms.Rubin (although I'm afraid of her husband; I hear he's the jealous sort - and for good reason!), Beth, Ruthie, Gauloises (in that killer corset, no less!), C1, Dwiz, aw, hail, the list is endless. . . all I can say is that a fella (or lady) can end up needing a chap-stick the size of a tube of Pringles before he's done! What the hail, though, I'm on my fourth GE, it's the holidays and, as I find myself asking at least once a day: What's the worst that can happen (apart from someone pressing charges). . .

Happy Holidays, everyone.

PS - If and when the Comments on the Virtual Holiday Party go over the 1,000 mark, move the action over here. See y'all at 9 PM or so. . .

-- Pete