The tradition of kissing somebody under the mistletoe plant has been around for quite some time. But why? And what is a mistletoe plant anyway? Let’s find out! Mistletoe has been associated with life, ...

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mistletoe has a long-standing tradition during the holiday season. We hear about it in songs and see it at parties. Some may run ...

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The Christmas holiday season would not be complete without a dangling of mistletoe under the doorway. Traditionally, mistletoe is used to decorate the doorway, leading visitors inside to beautiful ...

Mistletoe hanging in a doorway may be a fun way to steal a kiss during the holidays but mistletoe hanging from a living tree is another story. Mistletoe can be downright harmful to a tree if it is ...

It’s often thought that mistletoe spells bad news for its host tree, but new research suggests otherwise – just in time for Christmas. If mistletoe’s status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been ...

As we take joy and delight during the holidays, celebratory plants are all around us. Fir trees decked with lights, ribbon, and ornaments stand proudly over presents. The elegant scarlet leaves of ...

Today marks the final day of the Homegrown 12 Days of Christmas contest. String together the seven clues posted between Dec. 7 and Dec. 18 and send them in an e-mail to me by noon Monday, Dec. 21, at: ...

There are so many meaningful Christmas symbols and wonderful Christmas traditions around the world that people enjoy every holiday season. After all, what is Christmas without exchanging gifts or ...

If you want to brighten up a doorway with a little Christmas cheer, you can’t go wrong with a sprig of mistletoe. With more than 1,000 species around the world, mistletoe is generally easy to find and ...