: A character intends to kiss their crush under the mistletoe but accidentally kisses someone else (often a rival, a complete stranger, or the crush’s sibling) due to dim lighting or identical clothing.
: Used in small-town holiday books where characters return to their roots and are forced into awkward "mixups" or shared events with former lovers. Why the Trope Works Mistletoe Mixup
: Like many holiday specials, it relies heavily on classic misunderstanding arcs and love triangles. : A character intends to kiss their crush
