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 ...

Some of my earliest childhood memories of holidays include my mother purchasing mistletoe to hang in a doorway during Christmas. It was not as important a decoration as the Christmas tree, but it was ...

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 ...

When you’re rocking around the Christmas tree looking for the mistletoe, did you know the best spot for a holiday kiss is under a parasitic plant named after poop? Mistletoe might be a merry moocher ...

It seems I write an article about mistletoe every year, but I do so for a couple of reasons. Mistletoe continues to hold a place in our holiday celebrations, and I think it has such an interesting ...

When we think of mistletoe during the holiday season, most people will think of a dainty green twig with snow white berries and a red ribbon hung above a doorway. The tradition of mistletoe says that ...

Of all the plants used for holiday decorations mistletoe is perhaps the strangest. First of all, it's a parasite! (Well, demi-parasite to be exact). It grows specialized roots that penetrate a tree ...

Lokesh Joshi receives funding from Irish and European Funding Agencies. It’s a cold December evening. The air is filled with laughter and carols, and homes glow with festive lights. Amid the seasonal ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – If mistletoe’s status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon State University scientist may help relight the fire. A ...

When Thanksgiving is over and the holiday music starts to play on the radio, it’s time to haul out the seasonal decorations. The winter holiday season typically involves several types of decorative ...