These beautiful flowers are recognized as a symbol of Christmas. It is a day in honor of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who died on December 12, 1851. Poinsett was the first Ambassador to Mexico who brought the plant back to his plantation in the US. Celebrate this day by reading the beautiful story, The Legend of the Poinsettia, and then make your own poinsettias out of tissue paper.
Legend of the Poinsettia
Origami Poinsettias
http://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2009/12/25-days-of-hand-made-ornaments-15.html
Sand Dollar Poinsettia Ornaments & Legend of the Sand Dollar
http://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2009/12/25-days-of-hand-made-ornaments-15.html
Poinsettia Art Project
https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/poinsettia-print-project/
Poinsettia Cake Roll Recipe
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/poinsettia-cake-roll
Mexican Feast
Try out a new mexican food recipe! We tried these chimichangas and the kids loved them!
Other foods to try:
- tamales
- ponche (apple cider punch)
- buñuelos (mexican fritters)
- champurrado (mexican hot chocolate)
