Some are still the same. There are those here that are the same as some of those that I know.

[ he waves a hand up at the mistletoe. ]

They've just been changed over the years. Mistletoe is supposed to represent protection, the kiss meant to be shared as an expression of that protection. It means never forget.

The romantic kissing thing—ah, well, who knows where that came from.

...

Is that better?

[ he offers a half shrug. ]