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Mistletoe
Mistletoe lives as a parasite on trees and shrubs. Although a detriment to the host, it has an important positive effect on the biodiversity of the area. Mistletoe also has medicinal uses. It is most commonly known as a Christmas decoration, and the tradition goes that couples standing under it should kiss.
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How did the poinsettia become associated with Christmas?
One story is of a poor little girl that had no gift to give Christ at Christmas Eve services. Her cousin told her that anything given in love to Christ was cherished by Him. So she picked some weeds from the ground, arranged them in a bouquet pattern, and laid them at the nativity scene. Shortly afterwards, the weeds turned into beautiful red flowers which were given the name Flowers of the Holy Night and later poinsettia after Joel Poinsett, an American diplomat.
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The poinsettia (euphorbia pulcherrima) as Christmas flower was popular as Native flowering shrub in Mexico with large red leaves encircling greenish yellow flowers and the only flowering plant during winter at the time when Christianity came to Mexico & North America. It became a symbol of Christmas and later a popular houseplant ..
What is a sentence for the word mistletoe?
Some thing like- "When we walked in, she made me stop under the misseltoe." Some thing like- "When we walked in, she made me stop under the misseltoe."
Why do the Japanese have to ban the episode a kiss under the mistletoe?
They banned it because the japanese parents thinks it's inappropriate to let their kids watch characters kiss under the the mistletoe ( Ash and misty... you know) But now you can only listen to 12 of the songs in the episode... Notice: YOU CANNOT WATCH IT ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET cuz' they removed it.
There is no such verb as to mistletoe. Mistletoe is a decoration, like holly, so the term decorate, or festoon, might apply. If there were a verb form, it is unclear whether it would apply to the act of decoration or to the social custom (kissing beneath it).
Nonetheless, the term mistletoeing is used as a Christmas rhyming word in the song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" popularized by Andy Williams.
What action is supposed to take place after receiving a kiss under the hanging mistletoe plant?
After kissing under mistletoe, you would traditionally pick one berry from the plant.
Should you remove mistletoe from your trees?
Yes, you should consider removing mistletoe from your trees, particularly if it is causing significant damage or weakening the tree. Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that can deplete the tree's nutrients and water, leading to decline or even death if left unchecked. However, if the infestation is minimal and the tree appears healthy, you might choose to leave it for aesthetic or ecological reasons. Always assess the situation on a case-by-case basis.
What is the symbiosis type of mistletoe and a tree?
Parasitic.
The mistletoe plant attaches to the host plant and penetrates its branches, from where it absorbs nutrients.
What do the latest studies indicate about the use of mistletoe to treat cancer?
Controversy exists between European and American studies. Iscador, the European injectable extract may stimulate the immune system, kill cancer cells, inhibit the formation of tumors, and more . . .
