It is uncertain where the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originated from. ‘Capital of mistletoe’ According to a survey by Morrisons in 2015, 71 per cent of under-35s have never ...

Mistletoe, a parasitic plant ... One historian suggests the tradition was thought up by a “particularly lusty and inventive” British boy, whose trick spread around the country, then the ...

Mistletoes are a motley group of plants defined more by their lifestyle than their lineage. They all have three features in ...

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 ...

It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe, to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, and the custom of ...

Kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas is a British tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Mistletoe is believed to be a symbol of life and fertility because its leaves are green all year round.