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Polnsettia, Christmas Plant
A, native pf.Qeptr^ Amecicf. the polnsettia plant is widely used in churches and homes at Christmas. The most popular plant of the season is named for Dr. »Joel Robert Poinsett who served as U. S. Ambassador to Mexico. Upon his return from their country in 1829, he brought the plant with him to his South Carolina home. Mexicans call the polnsettia the “Flower of the Holy NightJ1 or “Flameleaf,* One Mexican legend is that a plant grew from each drop of blood from the broken heart of a young maiden. Another explains the origin of the plant. On Christmas Eve a longtime ago, a poor boy went to church with great sadness because he had no gift for the Holy Child. Because of his shame, he dared not enter the church but knelt down, prayed and assured God with tears in his eyes how much he desired to offer a lovely gift. When he arose from his knees, he saw a plant with blinding red blooms springing up at his feet. Overjoyed, he broke some of the branches, entered the church, and Joyously
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