Did you ever kiss beneath mistletoe? If so, you touched tradition older than the birth of Christ. Historically, there are two theories about how mistletoe came to be a plant used to encourage kissing.

The history of mistletoe dates back to the Ancient Greeks. Pictured: Father Christmas was kissed under the mistletoe by swimmers at the Kenwood Ponds in Hampstead Heath, London Dec. 26, 1936. Getty ...

Mistletoe just inexplicably feels familiar. Every December, the evergreen sprigs that spent the offseason hidden in our subconscious are suddenly all around us. Mistletoe is the long-lost acquaintance ...

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 ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- It’s a fun and romantic holiday tradition for some. With a checkered past tied to Norse mythology, murder, fertility, and 18 th century England. It’s a wonder how kissing under ...

Mistletoe has some unique characteristics and history that go way beyond smooching under the sprigs during the holidays. For centuries, mistletoe has been hung in doorways all around the world to ...

This is the time of year we see mistletoe in our trees. I have heard it is a parasite. Should I be concerned for my trees? SA Mistletoe has quite an interesting history. Although references to ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Stealing a smooch under the mistletoe ...

This time of year is full of cultural traditions. We write letters to chubby elves living above the Arctic Circle. Some hang old socks above the fireplace hoping to receive magical gifts from ...

Mistletoe: Romantic excuse to kiss someone you’ve always wanted to smooch on, or super awkward tradition leading to embarrassment and eternal regret? Only you can answer that question, but Cristen ...

There are so many meaningful Christmas symbols and wonderful Christmas traditions around the world that people enjoy every holiday season. After all, what is Christmas without exchanging gifts or ...