It seems like mistletoe has been livening up otherwise-lame holiday parties forever. But how did a hemi-parasitic plant that grows on tress become associated with kissing during Christmas season?

After all, what is Christmas without exchanging gifts or eating candy canes? One tradition that can be hit or miss, however, is hanging mistletoe. Some people love it, while others try to avoid ...

A little investigation reveals that mistletoe ... Christmas) are typically found on large deciduous trees, like oaks. Does mistletoe kill its hosts? It can, eventually. The plant sends its tiny ...