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 ...

(WHTM)– Kissing under the mistletoe is a long-standing holiday tradition, but why is it such a well-known tradition? As the tradition goes, if two people are standing under sprigs of mistletoe, they ...

I have never been kissed under a sprig of mistletoe. However, mistletoe is prominently featured in Christmas songs such as Frank Sinatra’s "Mistletoe and Holly," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," and ...

Eastern or oak mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum) is a native plant found in the canopies of trees throughout South Carolina. Phoradendron is Greek for “tree thief.” As the name suggests, oak ...

Mistletoe is more than a festive decoration that helps with holiday matchmaking; it has a rich history and distinctive growing habits. Known for its evergreen leaves and white berries, this stunning ...

Mistletoes evolved the ability to grow not on the roots of trees, but instead on their branches. Frankie Angel / Alamy Baldur, grandson of the Norse god Thor, woke up one morning certain that each and ...

The holiday season is a joyous time for giving, togetherness, and yes, love. There are quite a few Christmas traditions, but perhaps none so famous as kissing under the mistletoe. Have you ever ...

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Have you ever wondered why we kiss under mistletoe around the holidays? Well, the tradition dates back to ancient times, when the Greeks associated the plant with fertility and life. In Victorian ...