poinsettias

"Zetta discovers that she is more than just holiday decor in this tale of hope and self-exploration"--.

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

A comprehensive history full of little known, fun facts and practical horticultural advice.This is a visual treat.

In this vividly illustrated retelling of a Mexican Christmas legend, a little girl named Maria, without a beautiful gift to bear, offers up all she has--a bundle of weeds--for the Christ Child on Christmas Eve, and experiences a miracle. Presented in side-by-side Spanish and English text.

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.

Examines the legends and symbolism associated with the traditional plants of the Christmas season, including holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, the Christmas tree, and others.

A retelling of the traditional Mexican tale of how the poinsettia became the beautiful plant associated with Christmas.