Joy in abundance
December 22nd 2007 -
I thought of sending everyone something on Christmas. And that could be more beautiful than these poinsettias to fill their mind with joy in abundance.
The plants’ association with Christmas originated in 16th century Mexico, where legend tells of a young girl who was too poor to provide a gift for the celebration of Jesus’ birthday. The tale goes that the child was inspired by an angel to gather weeds from the roadside and place them in front of the church altar. Crimson “blossoms” supposedly sprouted from the weeds and became beautiful poinsettias. From the 17th century, Franciscan monks in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations.
