A Blessed Christmas: Day Eleven

Welcome to day eleven of the continuing unit study "A Blessed Christmas". Today's topic is poinsettias.

POINSETTIA -- The poinsettia has a lovely history. It was first called "The Flower of the Holy Night" because a Mexican legend tells of a little boy who had nothing to give the baby Jesus. As he prayed, a flower grew at his feet. He quickly picked it and gave it to Jesus. We have the name today because of a man named Poinsett--the American ambassador to Mexico--who is given credit for introducing it to the US.

Bible: Matthew 6:28-30

Discuss: How God has shown his loving care through the beauty of creation.

Do: See how many scriptures you can find that refer to Jesus as a flower.

Do: Get a poinsettia for your home or give one to a shut in to enjoy.

Do: For homeschool, spend a couple of days finding out how Christmas is celebrated among Christians in Mexico. Learn to say, "Feliz Navidad."

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