This Christmas, mistletoe isn’t just a backdrop for romance or holiday cheer. It’s a reminder of nature’s quiet resilience and its ability to surprise us with gifts we never expected.

Ah, some Christmas time traditions never grow old like festive holiday lights, a sea of presents underneath the tree and, who could forget, kissing under a sprig of mistletoe.

Since mistletoe could bloom in the depths of winter, the Druids saw it as a magical sign of life. They would give it to both humans and animals in the hopes of restoring fertility.

So whether it's at a holiday party or in a Christmas movie, there's a good chance you'll see some mistletoe this week. Just don't try to eat it. Editor's note: This story originally published in 2021.

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 ...