In the winter of 2017, an Irish police department became the main character on Twitter after posting a warning: “If you bump into that special someone under the mistletoe tonight, remember that ...

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I have never been kissed under a sprig of mistletoe. However, mistletoe is prominently featured in Christmas songs such as Frank Sinatra’s "Mistletoe and Holly," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," and ...

(WHTM)– Kissing under the mistletoe is a long-standing holiday tradition, but why is it such a well-known tradition? As the tradition goes, if two people are standing under sprigs of mistletoe, they ...

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 ...

A: Legend says it goes back to Frigga, the Norse goddess of love, whose son died when shot with an arrow made from mistletoe. Frigga shed tears that turned into white berries, and her son came back to ...

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, mistletoe’s ...

How a hemiparasitic shrub became a symbol of romantic high jinks and holiday cheer. By Susan Shain Mistletoe fans speculate that the reason we kiss under the plant — a hemiparasitic shrub that has ...

Mistletoe is a weird little plant that has inspired mythology for centuries. In Norse mythology, Frigg, the goddess of love and beauty, was the mother of the god Baldr. Frigg asked all living ...

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 ...