If you want just a hint of cheery Christmas red or green, choose a few pieces of statement tableware with a traditional holly, ivy, or mistletoe illustration to lift an otherwise pared-back color ...

Poinsettias have a low toxicity level. Kissing underneath a sprig of mistletoe, with its waxy green leaves and white berries, is a Christmas tradition firmly planted in magic and folklore.

Its association with fertility and renewal was adapted into Christmas celebrations, where it became a festive decoration and a symbol of goodwill. The practice of kissing under the mistletoe ...

For centuries, mistletoe has symbolised love, peace and healing, becoming a cherished part of Christmas traditions. But beyond its romantic reputation, mistletoe carries a remarkable scientific ...

I became a Belieber more than a decade ago in summer, but my love for Justin Bieber felt like it mattered the most during Christmas. Christmas in Pennsylvania used to be magical. I remember the ...

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that ...

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 ...

One of the christmas traditions that stands out and for which people of all age are excited is the one where two people 'kiss' under the mistletoe. This romantic tradition has been followed from ...

While doing some last-minute Christmas grocery shopping with my wife, an unidentified woman approached us with bags of handpicked mistletoe. The woman told us she was selling the decorative ...

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 symbolised love, peace and healing, becoming a cherished part of Christmas traditions. But beyond its romantic reputation, mistletoe carries a remarkable scientific story ...