The poinsettia is not simply a plant associated with Christmas. It is one with roots in the Americas, culturally appropriated ...

Each December, the Audubon Society holds its Christmas Bird Count, where people throughout the Western Hemisphere take a few minutes to step outside and document what birds they s ...

Here's how poinsettias went from their ancient Aztec beginnings to one of the world's most beloved holiday plants.

Evergreen plants were used to symbolize light during the darkest time of the year — winter. In the early 19th century, Ernst ...

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 ...

A Christmas custom deeply rooted in ... The Celtic Druids of the first century A.D. are credited with giving the plant its romantic connotations, according to History.com. The Druids regarded ...