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What Do You Know About Mistletoe?

DearSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Christmas is almost here and one of my favorite traditions is to kiss under the mistletoe. Whether you're one to hang out near it expecting a smooch, or avoid it completely, take this fun little quiz to see what you know about this festive plant.

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What's the Deal With Mistletoe?

DearSugar — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:39:20 -0800

As the custom goes, any two people who meet under the mistletoe are obliged to kiss. When I was little, I always thought it was a kind of creepy tradition (because I thought kissing was so gross), but now that I'm older, I think the idea is actually kind of sweet.

Not everyone agrees with me though, so I was wondering: How do you feel about this tradition? Do you hang out by the mistletoe or do you avoid it completely?

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Do Tell: Who Wouldn't You Want Your Boyfriend to Kiss Under the Mistletoe?

DearSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:00:00 -0800

It's a Christmas tradition to kiss when you walk under the mistletoe, but what happens if your boyfriend gets caught under it with another woman? While I'm all for spreading the Christmas cheer, there are a few women I wouldn't be too thrilled to see, or know, that my boyfriend kissed. I know I'm not alone on this one so ladies, tell me, if you were at a star-studded Christmas party, what celebrity would you not want your boyfriend to kiss under the mistletoe?

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Mistletoe Fun

GiggleSugar — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:02:00 -0800

Do Tell: What Was Your Most Embarrassing Holiday Party Experience?

DearSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

A few days ago I gave you some suggestions on what to remember when attending a holiday party and your comments made me realize that some of you have experienced a few party disasters in your time! The stress of the holiday season, combined with alcohol, can make for a pretty interesting night on the town so ladies, do tell, what was your most embarrassing experience while drinking eggnog under the mistletoe?

The DearSugar Holiday Reader!

DearSugar — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:55:10 -0800

Christmas is hanging over our heads right now like a sprig of mistletoe. So to help you with your last-minute preparations (or to distract you from them), I decided to round up some of my favorite holiday-themed DearSugar posts from the past few weeks. Enjoy!

You'll need my December must haves now more than ever.
How old were you when you found out Santa wasn't real?
Should this reader be forgiven for telling her niece the truth about Santa?
Check out my tips for how to deal with unexpected gifts
Plus, everything you need to know about holiday tipping
Also, I offer some Christmas card etiquette when dealing with exes.
Do you give to charity over the holidays?
Who wouldn't you want your boyfriend to kiss under the mistletoe?

20 Ways To Get Your Grinch On

GiggleSugar — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:02:00 -0800

Not feeling the holiday spirit? Wish to spread your gloom to others by creating uncomfortable tension through awkward outbursts and unnecessary rudeness? Well, have we got the list for you! Here are twenty ways to get your Grinch on this holiday season:

IN THE COMMUNITY
• 1: Give the Salvation Army a dollar -- if it promises to "lay off the damned bells for a stinkin' minute!"

• 2: Knock over the neighborhood kids' snowman because ... well, just because. The world's a harsh place -- they might as well learn that now.

• 3: Roadways and store parking lots at Christmastime are sites of the most abhorrent treatment of our fellow man outside of war. Giving motorists the finger does not guarantee a safe merge.

FRIENDS AND FAMILY
• 4: Mash under the mistletoe, early and often!

• 5: Scream at your already-crying kids in the toy aisle, "Shut up -- it's not for you!!!"

• 6: At your in-laws' holiday dinner, beg them to pull out your spouse's wackiest childhood photos. Then stash a couple for later blackmail purposes.

• 7: When Aunt Wilma arrives at the party carrying her antler-wearing toy poodle, tell her that she and the pooch are starting to look more alike.

• 8: Regift back to the original giver. On purpose.

AT THE OFFICE
• 9: At your desk, put up an obnoxious musical display, reindeer dancing around a tree or a Santa with the nose you push to play "Jingle Bells."

• 10: Give the boss a gift in front of your co-workers, who will fire off vicious e-mails to each other about what a little suckup you are -- while thinking to themselves, "Why didn't I do that?"

• 11: For the Secret Santa gift exchange, pick up some lacy "sweet nothings" for your colleague in the next cubicle. Then wait for the call from Human Resources.

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AT CHURCH
• 12: Arrive drunk and giggly at midnight mass -- and sit near your in-laws!

• 13: Hog the communion wine. Get as much as you can.

• 14: If you're a snorer, most definitely take a nap.

• 15: Under no circumstance should you remove any item from the creche. Not even myrrh!

AT THE OFFICE PARTY
• 16: Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a sparkly, cleavage-baring red V-neck at a noontime luncheon.

• 17: Go ahead: Smuggle some booze into the "dry" office party. No one will notice the loud table.

• 18: Whatever you do at the office party will live in legend for the rest of your (limited) career and eventually catch up to you at your next job. But if you want your spirited rendition of "Play That Funky Music" to be your claim to fame, who are we to steer you away from the stage?

• 19: Mistletoe, schmistletoe. Stalk and grab co-workers with the gusto of Adrien Brody smooching Halle Berry at the Oscars. Say you were overcome by the holiday spirit!

• 20: When someone asks about your new baby, tell them all about little Clyde and don't forget to describe your wife's stretch marks. "Elephants have smoother thighs than my wife" goes over like a fruitcake.

You Don't Need Permission To . . .

DearSugar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:00:23 -0800

. . . hang out under the mistletoe.

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Dirty Dancing Snowmen

GiggleSugar — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:00:00 -0700

For only thirty bucks, you too can be the proud owner of this "Magical Musical Christmas Piano" with ~~dancing~~ pornographic snowmen. Who needs a mistletoe when you got this conversation piece on your coffee table? It's sure to be the life of any party, an undeniable hit...in the end! (But seriously, why is the sales dude doing nothing to fix this indiscretion?)