Poinsettia, a Christmas Symbol
The "Christmas Eve Flower," or poinsettia as we know it, shows up everywhere during Christmas . In Pátzcuaro , in our Hotel Mansión Iturbe , this plant plays an important part in our yearly decoration of the season. Best Christmas Vacations in Mexico in Patzcuaro Many don’t know that the poinsettia is originally from Mexico, a lovely contribution of Mexico to the world, and is one of the principal ornamental plants of Mexico, where there are more than 30 varieties, among which are white, yellow, pink, as well as the traditional red colors. Christmas Vacation in Mexico: Pátzcuaro a beautiful colonial town The poinsettia is a major “crop” of Zitácuaro , in eastern Michoacán . This beautiful flower, also known as the Eastern Flower and the Star of Christmas . has pre-hispanic origins. Poinsettia in the náhuatl language is cuetlaxóchitl (which means “the color of fire) and represents the new life of warriors who died during battles. Mexico Poinsettia tre...