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Flower of the Holy Night: How Poinsettias Became the Flower of Christmas
TRADITIONS Kristin Nitz TRADITIONS Kristin Nitz

Flower of the Holy Night: How Poinsettias Became the Flower of Christmas

Explore the history of the most iconic Christmas flower—the poinsettia.

Every Christmas, poinsettias sit in pots trimmed with foil. But in their native habitats along the Pacific coast of Mexico and Central America, some wild cousins of these holiday decorations can grow to a height of thirteen feet or more. That’s why gardeners in subtropical regions around the world can shape and trim poinsettias to become hedges, shrubs, or even small trees. With the proper care, every poinsettia could grow up to be a bush of some kind as long as the ambient temperatures stay above…

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Seeing God’s Plan in Bethlehem: A Reflection
STORIES Ann-Margret Hovsepian STORIES Ann-Margret Hovsepian

Seeing God’s Plan in Bethlehem: A Reflection

If it wasn't for the census that Caesar Augustus decreed should be taken, Joseph and Mary would have been able to stay in Nazareth and properly prepare their home for the impending arrival of their first-born. Think about the Bethlehem story with new insights from author Ann-Margret Hovsepian.

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