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 ...

Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near. However, it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ...

I have seen a lot of mistletoe growing in trees around town and I was wondering if it was harmful to the tree. Should people remove it or let it be? Thank you. – Donna W. Well, it is the season for ...

Don’t kiss mistletoe goodbye just yet. This controversial holiday plant was recently linked to a study that claims it could benefit woodland life. Don’t kiss mistletoe goodbye just yet. This ...

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 ...

Chances are you may have kissed under the mistletoe. But is it actually poisonous? Learn about its potential dangers, and if it is toxic to plants and pets. Mistletoe is most well known for its role ...

Since the 18 th century, one of the sweetest of Christmas traditions is the stolen kiss under the mistletoe. An ancient Celtic ceremony based on a mistletoe elixir meant to cure infertility seems the ...

With winter just around the corner (trust me, it will be here sooner than you think), there are a couple of things that are going to be easier to do after leaves drop, than they are when deciduous ...

I knew in a moment it must be mistletoe. Growing up, my mom always hung up the “mistletoe” over the front door. Ours wasn’t real, and I distinctly remember the feel of the plastic leaves and white ...

As a kid, I remember we always had mistletoe hanging in the doorway this time of year. Any idea where this tradition comes from? — A.R. The hanging of a parasitic plant in a doorway above our heads to ...

It seems I write an article about mistletoe every year, but I do so for a couple of reasons. Mistletoe continues to hold a place in our holiday celebrations, and I think it has such an interesting ...