Christmas Symbolism-Poinsettias!

Hi everyone! I'm joining the Poinsettia Party, Fresh Cut Friday, and the Christmas Party this week! My plans for the poinsettia were changed when I broke a branch off by accident...

So for me it's actually "Fresh Break Friday", but I can still play along:@)

I added the branch and some white pine to a tea pot, some brass bells for sparkle!

Then I mixed it up a bit and played with this funky bird I've had for years!

One last shot... 

The Legend of the Poinsettia

Mexican legend tells of a boy who had no gift to put by the figure of baby Jesus in church on Christmas Eve. On his way to church he heard an angel tell him to pick some dried weeds for his gift. As he laid them beside the other gifts, the weeds turned into beautiful flowers. Dr. Joel Poinsett, the first U. S. ambassador to Mexico, brought the plant to the United States where it was named "poinsettia".

Have a happy day:@)

Interesting tidbit: Sue @ I Need Mom commented:
If you will take your pointsettia stem and hold a lighter or match to it to "seal" the stem, it will last for a very long time in water. (I used to work for a florist)

Thanks Sue!

"The Reason for the Season" party Dec 14th, details HERE!