So why has this tradition lasted? Probably because it hits the perfect holiday sweet spot: a little awkward, a little romantic, and ritualistic enough to feel charming rather than forced. Mistletoe ...

When I think about what makes Christmastime special—chestnuts roasting on an open fire, yuletide carols being sung by a choir, yada yada yada—I’m mainly thinking about the holiday’s annual rituals ...

Most couples kissing under the mistletoe.” On Dec. 13, in Washington, D.C., 1,435 couples kissed under the “National ...

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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, ...

According to the the N.C. Cooperative Extension, the state's coastal plain is a hotbed for mistletoe. The plant, which is ...

Over 1,700 species of the parasitic plant grow around the globe Tess Joosse This holiday season, you might be hoping to catch someone under the mistletoe — or maybe that’s a prospect you’d like to ...

Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.

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 ...

That holiday mistletoe? Not as romantic as you would think. Mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant. It crowds trees in densely packed balls. Weighing up to 50 lbs, it absorbs water and nutrients. Its ...

Mistletoe is a plant that instantly makes a lot of us think of Christmas When we think of Christmas, lots of traditions spring to mind like holly wreaths, Christmas trees, presents and Father ...