Mistletoe is best known for its role in holiday festivities, as seen on this Christmas card from 1886, and it features in ancient lore of many cultures, whether Celtic druids or Scandinavian gods.

Currently, the most pressing threats are posed by dwarf mistletoe and white pine blister rust. Dwarf mistletoe looks almost aquatic — the leafless plant grows off pine limbs with kelp-like ...

They were surrounded by Christmas trees and the smell of pine.The Junior League of Jackson presents the annual event at the Mississippi Trade Mart. This year’s them is “All is Bright.” “We have ...

References [1] Impact of Common Mistletoe (Viscum album L.) on Scots Pine Forests—A Call for Action. Forests (2019). [2] Mistletoe, friend and foe: synthesising ecosystem implications of ...

There are several stories behind why people hang mistletoe for the holidays. You can make it even more beautiful by adding a red bow to blend in well with all the other Christmas decor.