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By Carmen Cosentino
Saturday, December 12, 2009 11:43 PM EST
Lore of the poinsettia: Many, many years ago, a little Mexican girl, on her way to the Christmas Eve service in the church, in her small town, cried and cried. All the children had flowers and gifts for the Blessed Virgin. She had none. Her family was too poor. Her grief was deep. She must have something for the Madonna. As she approached the church, empty-handed, she snatched a simple green weed by the roadside and placed it on the altar amongst all the beautiful flowers that the other children had come with. She prayed that she could do more, one day. Suddenly, the weed began to turn red and in moments, it turned into the most beautiful flower in that church. The little girl's prayer was answered and the world got its poinsettia. More...
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AuburnPub.com - Poinsettia a cherished Christmas gift
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