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

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 ...

(Plus, we all know about the magic that happens under the mistletoe.) This year, I'm all about hanging centerpieces ideas, but this elevated look can easily be extended beyond the dining room ...