11 Fascinating Poinsettia Facts You Should Know
Poinsettia Day Celebrations, caught my eye this morning. Dec 12th what a great day to have such a day, soon enough to make a decision to get one and not too close to the big celebration day.
The link hightlights a few cool facts. I did not know they came from Mexico and can grow 10 feet tall outside. I kinda thought they were poisonous, they are not super poisonous, very bitter, givn you a warning that slightly not a good idea, you still should not be putting them in your salad, there is better options.
The Christmas Connection ... "When Christianity was introduced by Europeans, poinsettias came to be associated Christmas almost immediately.
Legend tells of a poor young Mexican girl named Pepita who wished to give a present to baby Jesus at the Christmas service. Her cousin Pedro encouraged her, saying, “Even small gifts given with love make Jesus happy.”
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In 16th-century Mexico, the connection between the poinsettia plant and the Christmas season begins. According to legend, a girl wanted desperately to celebrate Jesus's birthday. Worried, the girl feared she would have no gift to offer because she was so poor. An angel tells her to give any gift with love. After gathering weeds from alongside the road, the young girl placed them in the manger. Miraculously the weeds bloomed into beautiful red stars.
The date of December 12 marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, the man responsible for bringing the plant to the United States.
