Mistletoe is one of the many Christmas holiday traditions that, frankly, most people do not understand but play along with anyway. But mistletoe's magical hold over holiday lovers goes back way ...

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 ...

But why is it a tradition to kiss underneath mistletoe? The plant, which is actually a parasite, has been used as a symbol of fertility for centuries, even dating back as far as the Celtic Druids ...

Poinsettia and mistletoe – are two very different plants that have gained popularity as decorations for the holidays. The poinsettia, one of the most popular winter holiday flowers are a ...

There, hard on the banks of the Ohio River and about as far south as one can get in Ohio, American mistletoe grows wild in the boughs of silver maples, elms and other trees. Stand under such a ...

And why are people so amorous when they find themselves beneath it? Mistletoe, a parasitic plant, is actually accustomed to the suspension: In nature, it grows only on other trees’ branches.