In Old Norse mythology, Baldr, the son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, was slain with a mistletoe spear. Some ...

The custom of kissing under mistletoe, which dates to the 18th century, was seen as a way to spread love during the Christmas ...

Mistletoe is a richly symbolic winter plant with an unusual life cycle. With more than half of England's traditional orchards ...

New research shows mistletoe in Oregon cities grows mainly on oaks and causes little harm, while offering food and shelter ...

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

A total of 1,435 couples almost tripled the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people kissing beneath the ...

Why is mistletoe associated with love and Christmas? Because mistletoe blooms in winter, it has been popular with cultures ...

“You should hang mistletoe safely out of reach, and avoid areas where pets can jump or climb onto,” adds Denyer. “Even small ...

But for David, Australia’s almost 100 species of native mistletoe are worth celebrating all year round. “We’ve got ...

If you’ve decked the halls with natural plants like holly, poinsettia, mistletoe and amaryllis, you might want to keep them out of your pets’ reach – or reconsider your decor.

Certain specific features accent every holiday season. Easter has eggs and Fourth of July has fireworks. Halloween has ...

It’s the season for mistletoe, whether you’re trying to avoid it or hoping to meet someone beneath it. And it’s not just ...