New species of the plants are still being discovered, and their parasitic biology is being probed for potential cancer ...

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 ...

Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.

The nation's capital now holds the world record for most kisses under mistletoe. Here's what went into the record-breaking ...

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

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

The previous record was 480, but on Saturday the “National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe” event had 1,435 couples locking ...

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

Pucker up, it’s time to hang your mistletoe! One of my favorite tales about mistletoe comes from Norse mythology, which started with ...

A total 1,435 couples locked lips under festive sprigs to break the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing ...