Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. White berries fill a clump of mistletoe hanging from an oak. As a young child living in Virginia, I recall kids going door to door ...

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 ...

Mistletoe's ability to stay green through harsh, cold weather has made it a symbol of holiday romance for centuries. But it ...

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 associated with sharing a kiss, mistletoe’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mistletoe is shown with a ribbon in sunlight. This plant comes in many species and is found around the world. Haus Klaus, Stocksy ...

Stealing a smooch under the mistletoe is a time-honored holiday tradition — but the word itself has an origin that invokes the exact opposite of romance. As part of NPR's "Word of the Week" series, we ...

Do people kiss beneath the mistletoe to keep their minds off the plant itself? I ask this because if you were to get to know this white-berried shrub, love and joy might not be the upwelling emotions.

As a young child living in Virginia, I recall kids going door to door selling sprigs of mistletoe in the weeks before Christmas. My mother always bought some and hung it along with some holly over a ...

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