This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Mistletoe: A merry Christmas decoration or menace to trees? It's both.

Mistletoe What is Mistletoe? The common name of the plant is derived from the ancient belief that mistletoe was propagated from bird droppings. This belief was related to the then-accepted ...

Add a touch of festive cheer to your home with this sprig of mistletoe grown on the Wyke ... comes planted in a shining gold trough – Christmas decorating has never been so easy!

For many people, Christmas is a time for decorating trees, hanging up wreaths and kissing under the mistletoe. But have you ever wondered where these botanical traditions come from? 'Tis the season ...

When all the berries are plucked off the mistletoe, it no longer has romantic powers. A version of the tradition persists today in Christmas decorations but we don’t worry about any berries ...