In Old Norse mythology, Baldr, the son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, was slain with a mistletoe spear. Some ...

The etymology of mistletoe — a plant with small, oval evergreen leaves and waxy white berries — may strike some as repugnant.

The custom of kissing under mistletoe, which dates to the 18th century, was seen as a way to spread love during the Christmas season.

Wildlife seems to like it as much as we do, and if you’re patient, you can make like a mistle thrush and spread it around ...

Mistletoe is a richly symbolic winter plant with an unusual life cycle. With more than half of England's traditional orchards ...

A total of 1,435 couples almost tripled the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people kissing beneath the ...

During the holidays, mistletoe is famous for helping couples sneak a smooch under a strategically hung sprig. But long before Christ was born, Druids, Greeks and other ancients knew the plant as a ...

According to customs dating to the 1500s, mistletoe is the Yuletide decoration of romance. Hang a sprig above a place where ...

New research shows mistletoe in Oregon cities grows mainly on oaks and causes little harm, while offering food and shelter ...

According to a flower expert, mistletoe is highly toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, causing serious harm. “Mistletoe contains ...

They make for beautiful decor and thoughtful gifts. But they might pose a danger to some members of the household. What to ...