It's long been known as a romantic symbol of Christmas, but the reality is that mistletoe has a darker side to it. For one, it can be poisonous for humans. And what's more, if you find that it's ...

Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it. With white, red, or pink berries, and its romantic associations, ...

Have you noticed the cheery evergreen sprig with pearly berries, currently perched over the doorways of Yankee traditionalists and those desperate to be kissed? That’s common mistletoe (Viscum album), ...

Answer: There are actually some 1,300 species of mistletoe found worldwide. Viscum album, the European mistletoe, and Phoradendron serotinum, from North America are the two most common types of ...

With the holidays in full swing, it's likely your home is bursting with new plants as you set up the Christmas tree and decorations. But pretty as they may look, some could prove toxic to our pets, ...

BARCELONA, CATALONIA, SPAIN - 2020/12/01: A saleswoman is seen at the Santa Llúcia Christmas market in Barcelona packing mistletoe to be sold as a charm for luck and prosperity. Despite the impact of ...

As we approach the winter season, decorative swigs of mistletoe are starting to make their holiday debut. You may notice the evergreen leaves arranged in pairs with clusters of waxy, white berries ...

It’s a holiday tradition. Get some mistletoe, hang it in the house or hold it above your head, find that special someone, stand together under the plant and smooch away. Seems innocent enough, but ...

During winter holidays, mistletoe hangs from lintels, swings from ceiling lights and fans, looming in place of prominence so its pearly berries, offset against vivid greenery, often topped by a ...

It's been a staple of holiday parties and Christmas songs for generations, and everyone knows what you're supposed to do when you're standing underneath it. But why is it a tradition to kiss ...