Choosing a Christmas tree. Kissing under the mistletoe. Many people enjoy these fun traditions during the holiday season. But with climate change and habitat loss, some of these plants associated ...

For centuries, mistletoe has symbolized love, peace, and healing, becoming a cherished part of Christmas traditions.

Like a tree or wreath, mistletoe is a part of our Christmas traditions. But did you know that it is a plant parasite? And poisonous?

This Christmas, mistletoe isn’t just a backdrop for romance or holiday cheer. It’s a reminder of nature’s quiet resilience and its ability to surprise us with gifts we never expected.

It’s a cold December evening. The air is filled with laughter and carols, and homes glow with festive lights. Amid the seasonal decorations, sprigs of mistletoe hang in doorways, inviting warm ...

What is mistletoe a Christmas tradition? A sprig of mistletoe tied over the Christmas party dance floor or hanging in a doorway is generally taken as an excuse for people to pucker up.

And first-century Celtic druids apparently used mistletoe to make a sacred fertility elixir—one historic use that presaged the plant’s now-dominant identity as an excuse for kissing.

Hanging mistletoe during the holiday season is a beloved tradition steeped in mystery, romance and a touch of superstition. While today it’s most commonly ...

A GARDEN that neighbours will envy throughout the festive season doesn’t have to rely on pricey light-up decorations. Anya Lautenbach revealed her easy tips for growing mistletoe ahead of ...

How did the poinsettia and mistletoe become a holiday tradition? We explain their history and origins to the holiday.

That's because despite its Christmas reputation, mistletoe is actually a parasitic plant to over 1,300 tree species across the word.

“Mistletoe is a hemiparasite – a semi-parasitic plant,” said Allison Watkins Schwarz, AgriLife Extension horticulturist for Tom Green County. “It makes its food from photosynthesis, but ...