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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all know that little green sprig that hangs above doorways during the holiday season, inviting amorous ...

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, ...

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 ...

Some of my earliest childhood memories of holidays include my mother purchasing mistletoe to hang in a doorway during Christmas. It was not as important a decoration as the Christmas tree, but it was ...

What do you know about mistletoe (other than you can snatch a kiss under it!) Mistletoe is one of those holiday plants that you don’t really want growing in your own garden. That’s because, even ...

Mistletoe is a richly symbolic winter plant with an unusual life cycle. With more than half of England's traditional orchards lost since the mid-20th century, it would be easy to assume mistletoe is ...

MIAMI - Ah, some Christmas time traditions never grow old like festive holiday lights, a sea of presents underneath the tree, and, who could forget, kissing under a sprig of mistletoe. But how the ...

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An expert explains if mistletoe is poisonous to dogs and cats, and how to enjoy this romantic Christmas plant safely. Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the ...