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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1951
Page
9
A heartfelt Christmas poem praising the speaker's mom and dad. The speaker cherishes Mom for care and comfort when sick or blue, recalls Pop’s kindness and humble ambition, and prays for their safety and happiness. The verses celebrate family love and gratitude.
Joel Roberts Poinsett, U S ambassador to Mexico and friend of four presidents, introduced the Mexican plant known as the Painted Leaf or Mexican Fire Plant to the United States. The plant, later named poinsettia in his honor, uses red bracts that are not true flowers. Variations include pink and white, with the red bracts favored for Christmas color. The plant requires warm, stable temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees by day and at least 65 at night, with water only once daily and ample light. Regular occasional fertilization with a quality tablet is advised.
Jeannette Lee, who studied Christmas customs for years, notes that modern symbols from candies and bells to kissing under the mistletoe arise from diverse origins worldwide. The tree, Luther, and a Scandinavian sacred tale are among legends linked to the season.
A long standing superstition claims the first person to bring holly into the home will rule the household for a year. The Druids revered holly as evergreen and sacred, with legends tying its leaves to the crown of thorns and the blood red after the Crucifixion.
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