Mythical Monday: The Mistletoe Bride by Mae Clair

Today I’d like to revisit an urban legend that seemed perfect for the month of December – - that of the Mistletoe Bride.

According to legend, a young bride suggested a game of hide-and-seek during the merriment of her wedding reception. The groom would be “it” and she and the guests would hide.

Most tales place the time near Christmas, the reception held in an elaborate country home or mansion decorated for the holidays. Several famous houses in England claim origination of the tale, such as Ma...