Death of mistletoe: Work parties ditch Christmas tradition over abuse fears

(DAILY MAIL) — Wokery risks killing off the ancient tradition of kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas parties, according to the UK’s leading supplier of the plants.

Around a quarter as much of the festive foliage is up for grabs this year at Britain’s only annual mistletoe auctions in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, compared to past decades.

Once a staple of the office party, sprigs are now rarely bought by young people, renowned auctioneer Nick ‘Mr Mistletoe’ Champion lamented.