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Last weekend we hung mistletoe from one of the archways in the house, and I have to admit, I love the tradition. In case you didn't know, mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows in the branches of trees. I won't hold that against it, though. Have you hung any this year? Source: Flickr User Darwin Bell Are You Hanging Mistletoe This Year? Yes, my mistletoe is hung! No, this Read more
Christmas is almost here and one of my favorite traditions is to kiss under the mistletoe. Whether you're one to hang out near it expecting a smooch, or avoid it completely, take this fun little quiz to see what you know about this festive plant. Source Take the Quiz Read more
While mistletoe may be a parasitic plant (it lives in the branches of trees or shrubs), I can't hold that against it. In fact, I'll take any excuse to kiss my sweetie, and hanging mistletoe is as good a reason as any. Do You Hang Mistletoe? Yes, it's part of my holiday decorating! I have in the past, but not this year. No, I'm not a mistletoe fan. Other, I'll tell you in Read more
As the custom goes, any two people who meet under the mistletoe are obliged to kiss. When I was little, I always thought it was a kind of creepy tradition (because I thought kissing was so gross), but now that I'm older, I think the idea is actually kind of sweet. Not everyone agrees with me though, so I was wondering: How do you feel about this tradition? Do you hang out by the mistletoe or do Read more
'Tis the season of much merriment and mistletoe. It seems that kissing under the mistletoe might be better for more than just getting you in the mood, a holiday mood, that is. Kissing is good for your teeth! According to the magazine Prevention, kissing increases the saliva in your mouth, which cleans your teeth helping to rid your pearly whites of harmful cavity causing bacteria. If you are Read more
It's a Christmas tradition to kiss when you walk under the mistletoe, but what happens if your boyfriend gets caught under it with another woman? While I'm all for spreading the Christmas cheer, there are a few women I wouldn't be too thrilled to see, or know, that my boyfriend kissed. I know I'm not alone on this one so ladies, tell me, if you were at a star-studded Christmas party, what Read more
When we ran a poll asking if Casa readers hung mistletoe, several of you wondered about the tradition, while others offered some answers. All of your comments had me wondering, How well do you know mistletoe? Take the quiz and we'll find out! Source Take the Quiz Read more
Hanging mistletoe never was my tradition, but I'm all for taking it up. Although, sometimes I think it would make more sense to just hang it at holiday parties, or before first dates. . . Source Do You Hang Mistletoe? Yes, I love mistletoe kisses! No, but maybe this year I will. No, that's not my thing. Read more
What’s better than sharing the holidays with family and good friends? Sharing the holidays with family, good friends, and great food, of course! As festive soiree menus are coming together, and people are picking their favorite dish for the company potluck party, Scope wants to know what you’ll be making this holiday season! And don’t hold back the garlic or onions in this year’s stuffing Read more
