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

Below, we’ll discuss how toxic mistletoe actually is. Mistletoe is a plant that often plays a role in Christmas decorations, but in nature, it’s a type of parasitic shrub. Mistletoe survives ...

Mistletoe is often celebrated as a symbol of love and romance during the festive season, particularly Christmas ... mistletoe is far more than a holiday decoration. This fascinating plant has ...

A Christmas custom deeply rooted in magic ... In the Victorian era, a "kissing" ball, composed of ribbons and mistletoe, was placed as a decoration to represent love and devotion for holidays ...

Today’s typical mistletoe decor differs from its 19th-century precedent in a few ways. Its berries aren’t poisonous—because the stuff’s usually fake; those false berries are often ...

The cold weather, Christmas decor shining bright around the city ... age are excited is the one where two people 'kiss' under the mistletoe. This romantic tradition has been followed from time ...

Amid the seasonal decorations, sprigs of mistletoe hang ... As we gather under the mistletoe this Christmas season, it’s worth pausing to consider its deeper meaning. Traditionally associated ...

One tried-and-true holiday decoration that many turn to is ... From now until Saturday, Nov. 30, you can get Lenox Mistletoe Park Christmas Village Figurines for as low as $40.

But before you deck your halls, consider the threat the decoration poses to your pets. “Mistletoe berries are ... Shot – stock.adobe.com Meanwhile, Christmas cacti, Christmas roses and even ...

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer ... consider using the mistletoe in your holiday decorations. Collect small cuttings that have fallen ...