Star of Bethlehem ! by GiMi53

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Dec 23, 2008

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Euphorbia pulcherrima, commonly named poinsettia. Across North America, poinsettias are typical Christmas decorations in homes, churches, offices, and elsewhere, available in large numbers from grocery, drug, and hardware stores. In the United States, December 12th is National Poinsettia Day. The plants' association with Christmas began 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" sprouted from the weeds and became beautiful poinsettias. From the 17th century, Franciscan monks in Mexico included the plants in their Christmas celebrations.

Thank you for your comments on my previous upload:

Bench in Galdar ** for MrsRatbag

Comments (20)

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Kaartijer

6:16AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

Thanks for the info, I didn't know that poinsettia has a National Day! Excellent shot, great composition! Have a blessed Christmas!

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rainbows

6:47AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

Beautiful work, dear Michel. Merry christmas and a blessed new year to you and your dear ones. Hugs, kisses Bisous. DiDi. xx

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durleybeachbum

6:51AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

Lovely! Have a peaceful time!

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moonrancher

7:29AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

Beautiful work! I wish you a Merry Christmas. I like your story with this one and I didn't know they are called "Star of Bethlehem." I knew I misspelled mine as soon as I saw it, though. Oh, well. Hehe.

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flora-crassella

7:59AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

wonderful!!! Merry Christmas to you!!!!!!!!

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awjay

8:03AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

seasons greatings to you and yours my friend

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virginiese

8:06AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

J'aime aussi les poinsettia ! Belle capture. Joyeux Noël à toi !

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MrsRatbag

8:53AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

A beautiful holiday image! Well done!

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Margana

10:10AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

I love poinsettias, especially the white ones. So festive! Lovely upload, Michel and thanks for the fun trivia. Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday and a wonderful new year! -M *<]:^) PS- I just discovered Belgian Ale and absolutely love it. I'll toast you tomorrow night with a glass of delicious Delirium Noël!

MrsLubner

11:17AM | Tue, 23 December 2008

When I lived in Texas, these were a common sight year round...not always in bloom like this though. I couldn't believe it when I noticed several coming on voluntarily in the yard. I whacked them but they started appearing everywhere! I finally must mowed over the ones in the grass and left the ones growing along the side of the house. Funny, but when I try to grow them in pots, they die every time. LOL

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