The Poinsettia, A Christmas Star

At night the city develop from one day to the warm breeze on vacation, the world gradually prepares for Christmas as early as November. The manifestations of Christmas begins with the random insertion of Christmas songs in commercial or shipment of Christmas trees that decorate the main entrance of the mall. Apart from the carols and trees, is the light of the many houses that gradually populate the urban landscape and captivating evening. Traditionally, families visit and decorate their homes with decorations and flowers. But these are not normal flora - is a special Christmas flower, the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima), as it is more known around the world, reminding the house that Christmas is just around the corner. Although stereotyped as another tradition, the poinsettia has its roots in the Mexican legend. On the basis of their roots, was brought to the West by Mexico's Ambassador Joel Roberts Poinsett. But from tradition, Easter Flower said it was a most beautiful flower coming directly from the sky. The traditional story passed into history with a poor farm girl who want to offer the best gift to the Savior during the Christmas day. His petition was heard by the angels in heaven and told him to gather the weeds and adapt the gateway of the church with them. According to legend, after the girl handed the task to weed angels miraculously turned into a crimson red flower. And thus was born the poinsettia, a Christmas flower. Regardless of what is known around the world, Poinsettia - also known as Christmas Eve, the rose of winter, the Christmas Star, the sheet of flame, the Natall di Stelle is located inside the homes of families worldwide as a symbol of the love of Jesus Christ for believers in the Christian faith. The Flower of Christmas is usually hung outside the home at the gates to greet passers-by or made to hang on the Christmas tree at home to put it into full bloom. Notwithstanding its many symbols, the Poinsettia points to the Nativity of Christ, symbol of the brightest star that guided the Magi and the shepherds to the manger of Bethlehem. The poinsettia is beautiful. This is a most wonderful center decorates the table when family and friends gather to celebrate the season of love. And is not that what Christmas is all about?