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Poinsettia Christmas Decorations
Thanks to Mr. Poinsett - ever since we have had poinsettias at Christmas
Particularly popular in America today is the "flower of the Holy Night."
It represents the flaming Star of Bethlehem through its red leaves.
It was named after the United States ambassador to Mexico, Joel R. Poinsett.
In 1829, he brought the plant back to his home in South Carolina.
Its popularity at Christmas has endured ever since.
Mexican legend has the poinsettia originate in a miracle.
A poor boy, with nothing to offer Christ at the local church, falls on his knees reassuring God how much he would like to give the gift he has no money to buy.
As he rises, there springs from the ground at his feet the first "flower of the Holy Night."
He breaks some of the branches with their flaming bracts and lays his gift at the altar.
ArtisanStreet's Red Poinsettia Ornament
Hand Painted Glass Ball Ornament
One of a Kind, Signed.
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