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Every Christmas flowerhas its own significance.The ‘Poinsettia’ of Mexican origin is associated with a popular legend.

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Christmas is celebrated with great fervour in almost all world destinations. The feast has over the centuries come to be associated with winter. Though certain parts of the globe experience summer at this time of the year!

For some inane reason flowers used to decorate the crib, homes and trees are always associated with the ones that bloom in the cold in western and European countries.

Popular Christmas flowers include the Christmas Cactus, Christmas rose, poinsettia, holly, Ivy and mistletoe. Most of these blooms have over the years come to be associated with rituals and customs. In certain cases they are of symbolic significance

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Yuletide beliefs, customs and rituals have evolved in different parts of the world over the centuries. There are certain beliefs associated with winter flowers. In fact every Christmas flower has its own significance. Take for example the ‘Snow Rose’ – women in North America make it a point to exchange bunches of these blooms with each other on Christmas Eve!

The ‘Mistletoe’ they say is very auspicious for couples. In fact people hang these flowers from ceilings. And just in case a couple unknowingly kisses beneath one, they apparently will be each other till ‘death does them part’!

The ‘Poinsettia’ of Mexican origin is associated with a popular legend. It is considered as an absolute must when offering blooms to Baby Jesus

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Long before Christianity came to Mexico, the ancient Aztecs prized this indigenous bloom as sacred. It was symbolic of purity. Much later Mexico's early Christians adopted the poinsettia as the Christmas Eve flower

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The plant was used as far back as the days of Paganism in Europe. Druid priests are known to have used the flower for religious rituals and rites. The contemporary tradition however is to kiss under a sprig!

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The plant is closely associated with ancient Greek customs. It supposedly is a symbol of resurrection and eternity!

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This winter plant is an absolute must for yuletide decorations. Wreaths, trees and living rooms come alive with bright holly’s. Fresh sprigs are used for decorating fruit cakes as well!