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Mexico is the country of origin and spiritual purity is the symbolism of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima).
Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. The beautiful, late color change of their modified leaves from green to bright red got the attention of the Aztecs of ancient Mexico. The Aztecs considered beautifully bright red symbolic of spiritual purity. The color change coincided with important end-of-year religious rituals.
In the 17th century, Franciscan missionaries settled in Mexico. They came across the plant and were similarly impressed by the timing of the dramatic color change that the plant goes through. They too interpreted bright red as an appealing, useful symbol of spiritual purity. The timing of the color change conveniently coincided with Nativity celebrations in late December.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhy the plant blooms suddenly, spectacularly and beautifully just in time for the Christmas holidays is the legend of the poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima).
Specifically, the legend dates back to sometime during the settlement of Mexico by Spanish-speaking Catholics. In its many variations, the legend deals with a poor child having nothing to bring to the Nativity celebrations in the village. On the way to the village, the child suddenly spots a poinsettia growing along the road. The child realizes that God will appreciate the sign of respect of bringing a present even if that present is not outstanding in terms of appearance or cost. This respect is repaid by the plant miraculously flowering as the child places the humble gift on the village altar. The bright red color of the plant's modified leaves was interpreted as a sign of spiritual purity.
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∙ 12y agochris browns favorite color is gray because he had a gray cat but it died in a car accedent
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Avola has written: 'Solar symbols and their origins' -- subject(s): Symbolism
What do poinsettias symbolize in Mexico?
Spiritual purity is the traditional symbol of poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) in Mexico.Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. Their late, bright bloom impressed the ancient Aztecs. The timing was perfect for incorporation into Aztec religious rituals and important cultural events held in December.The symbolism was continued in the 17th century with the settlement of parts of Mexico by Franciscan missionaries. The missionaries too were impressed by the plant's late, brightly-colored bloom. They too saw the symbolic importance of incorporating poinsettias into Christmas and end-of-the-year celebrations and rituals.S\o the symbolism of spiritual purity initially was discerned by ancient indigenous peoples of Mexico. It was continued with the country's subsequent settlement by Catholic settlers from Spain.
How do you use poinsettias in a sentence?
Thank you for watering my poinsettias.
Are poinsettias endangered?
No
Why are there poinsettias in the heart?
Because of the plant's traditional symbol of spiritual purity and therefore of genuine and constant love poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) have been used as floral motifs in Christmas gifts and ornaments.Specifically, poinsettias are native to southwestern Mexico. Indigenous and Spanish-speaking Catholic settlers considered poinsettias sacred plants to be used in important religious rituals. The interpretation and the use were due to the plant's late, bright bloom in December. The symbolism and the application were continued with the plant's introduction by Joel Roberts Poinsett (March 2, 1774 - December 12, 1851) into the United States of America in the 19th century and with its popularization by the Ecke family of Germany and California in the early 20th century.
Where did poinsettias orginate?
Mexico.
Which country are poinsettias from?
From Mexico
What is piousness for dogs?
poinsettias
When do red poinsettias bloom?
Red Poinsettias bloom in the cool, dark times of the year, when nights are long. Poinsettias require darkness and dryness to grow, as sunlight and excess water can damage the plants.
Why are poinsettias called flores de nochebuena?
Poinsettias are called flores de nochebuena because they are flowers that are beautiful at night.
What is the pH of Poinsettias?
5.6 - 6.4
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.
