{"product_id":"14-mistletoe-kissing-ball","title":"14” Mistletoe Kissing Ball","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh-Cut Fraser Fir Mistletoe Kissing Ball – 14\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Living Holiday Tradition, Grown in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"_hr_ua7qq_140\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring one of the most beloved holiday traditions into your home with our fresh-cut 14\" Fraser Fir Kissing Ball — a lush, fragrant sphere of hand-crafted holiday magic. Densely packed with the same premium Fraser Fir branches we're known for, each kissing ball is full, symmetrical, and bursting with that signature fresh-cut evergreen scent that fills a room the moment it arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tradition Rooted in History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kissing ball — or \"kissing bough\" — dates back centuries to medieval Europe, long before the Christmas tree became a holiday staple. Hung in doorways and gathering spaces, these fragrant spheres of greenery, berries, and ribbon were considered a symbol of goodwill, friendship, and love. Guests who passed beneath one were invited to share a kiss as a gesture of warmth and welcome — a tradition that carried forward through the Victorian era and into the modern holiday home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistletoe has been woven into this tradition since ancient times. The Druids considered it sacred, a plant of peace and protection. Norse mythology linked it to love and reconciliation. By the 18th century, hanging mistletoe or a kissing ball in the home had become a cherished Christmas custom across Europe and America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the kissing ball serves as both a stunning holiday decoration and a nod to centuries of festive tradition. Hang it in your entryway, above a doorframe, from a chandelier, or in a window to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_ua7qq_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome guests with a timeless holiday greeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a fragrant, natural focal point to your holiday décor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a memorable moment for family and friends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplement wreaths, garlands, and Christmas trees with cohesive fresh greenery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 14\" Fraser Fir Kissing Ball arrives fresh-cut and ready to hang, complete with a ribbon loop for easy display. To extend its life, lightly mist with water every few days and keep away from direct heat sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_ua7qq_109\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted. Farm fresh. Delivered to your door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Highland Evergreens ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48213490958584,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/0284\/5688\/files\/IMG_1658.jpg?v=1775727631","url":"https:\/\/whevergreens.com\/products\/14-mistletoe-kissing-ball","provider":"West Highland Evergreens ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}