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National Poinsettia Day (December 12, 2025) - Holiday Today History of National Poinsettia Day The date of this observance specifically marks the death anniversary of Joel Roberts Poinsett, who died on December 12, 1851 Poinsett was an American botanist and the first United States Minister to Mexico
NATIONAL POINSETTIA DAY - December 12 The House of Representatives in 2002 created Poinsettia Day to honor the father of the poinsettia industry, Paul Ecke The date of December 12 marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, the man responsible for bringing the plant to the United States
NATIONAL POINSETTIA DAY - December 12, 2025 - National Today What we refer to as National Poinsettia Day is called "La Flor de la Nochebuena" — or Flower of the Holy Night in Mexico Poinsettias are revered there because of a legend that recounts the story of a poor little girl who despaired of having no gift for Jesus’ birthday
National Poinsettia Day (December 12th) | Days Of The Year National Poinsettia Day was made official in 2002 when it was declared by the United States Congress This date was chosen for the observation at it marks the death of Joel R Poinsett, who is responsible for bringing the flower to the US
Poinsettia Day December 12 is National Poinsettia Day Find out how this beautiful plant got its name Learn how to care for your Poinsettia
The History of National Poinsettia Day: From Botanical Marvel to . . . The Legacy of National Poinsettia Day National Poinsettia Day serves as a reminder of how a single plant can carry a rich tapestry of history, culture, and science From its Aztec roots and botanical discovery by Joel Roberts Poinsett to its status as a holiday emblem, the poinsettia embodies the blending of natural beauty and human tradition
Poinsettia - Wikipedia The poinsettia ( pɔɪnˈsɛtiə ; [1][2][3] Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a commercially important flowering plant species of the diverse spurge family Euphorbiaceae Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the poinsettia was first described by Europeans in 1834 It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays It derives its common
DOOR TO NATURE: National Poinsettia Day - Door County Pulse Door to Nature DOOR TO NATURE: National Poinsettia Day By Charlotte Lukes, December 11th, 2025 The true flower of the scarlet painted cup is the slender yellow central part Photo by Roy Lukes The Christmas season’s most popular flower is the bright red poinsettia Some greenhouses specialize in growing thousands of these colorful plants
The story behind December’s signature flower - The Atlanta 100 National Poinsettia Day, celebrated every Dec 12, honors the red plant that’s become a holiday-season favorite Native to Mexico, cuetlaxochitl were known to the Aztecs, who used them for dyes and medicinal purposes