Star of Bethlehem ! by GiMi53
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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.
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Comments (20)
Thanks for the info, I didn't know that poinsettia has a National Day! Excellent shot, great composition! Have a blessed Christmas!
Beautiful work, dear Michel. Merry christmas and a blessed new year to you and your dear ones. Hugs, kisses Bisous. DiDi. xx
Lovely! Have a peaceful time!
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.
wonderful!!! Merry Christmas to you!!!!!!!!
seasons greatings to you and yours my friend
J'aime aussi les poinsettia ! Belle capture. Joyeux Noël à toi !
A beautiful holiday image! Well done!
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!
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
Beautiful image. I've been seeing these for years at Christmas time but never heard the story before. Thank you. Bill
What a cristal clear and detailled shot, Michel. Wonderful colors and light. I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Fantastic !!!
love this time of year as the color of this red flower bring joy... fantastic capture...
Beautiful red.... Merry Christmas .. Aloha
VERY beautiful~~
Lovely image and story about the poinsettia, Michel. A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!
my next upload:
"MERRY CHRISTMAS 2008 ! "
stunning shot of these Poinsettas ! thanks for the info!
A beautiful shot!!!