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First of all, technically it isn't a flower and the red parts of it everyone judges to be petals are actually leaves.
Secondly, the poinsettia was introduced by the first ambassador of Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett. When he brought it to Mexico the Mexicans were symbolic to the star of David (star of Bethlehem, and that is how the Poinsettia became associated with Xmas.
What Joel Poinsett announced was the Poinsettia was actually to represent 'Courage in the Darkness'
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Do people in Mexico decorate with poinsettias as Christmas?
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How do you spell poinsettas?
The correct spelling of the flowering Christmas plants is poinsettias.
Why is poinsettias the flower used for Christmas?
because it is a big red flower
Describe how Poinsettias are grown for Christmas in relation to their critical photoperiod?
A poinsettia is a Christmas flower.... hope i helped...
Need 11 letter word that is a Christmas flowers?
An eleven letter word for a Christmas flowers is poinsettias.
Which brightly colored plant is associated with Christmas?
Poinsettias are red plants that are associated with Christmas. Holly has bright red berries and is associated with Christmas.
Who brought poinsettas to the US?
Poinsettias were brought into the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett in 1825. He brought this plant from Mexico, where poinsettias are native plant or shrub that can grow to 15 feet in height .Poinsettias are usually associated with the Christmas season.
Poinsettia Planter?
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What type of tree often decorated for Christmas?
Many plants are used as decorations for Christmas. Some include holly, mistletoe, ivy, red amaryllis, Christmas cactus, and poinsettias. Evergreen boughs and pinecones are also used.
What beautiful red thing that they places throughout the house during Christmas?
Are you talking about the flowers? If so, Poinsettias.
What is the main Christmas holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?
The main Christmas holiday decoration in most Mexican homes is the Christmas tree. Poinsettias are also used on most homes.
Who introduced poinsettias into the home?
The Ecke family popularized the introduction and incorporation of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) into the home and the office for the Christmas holidays.Specifically, the Ecke family descends from immigrants who left Magdeburg, Germany in order to settle ultimately in the area of Hollywood, California in the very early 20th century century. The family became involved in growing, promoting and selling poinsettias. Also early on, the family's members realized the possibilities for popularizing poinsettias as Christmas plants because of their late bloom and bright colors in time of the end-of-the-year holidays.
