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Christmas colors red and green in lore and decor
An overview of Christmas color symbolism and legends. It notes red and green as central festive colors linked to stories of the poinsettia and evergreen sacred symbols. Legends from shepherdess tears to Mexico describe red blooms, while Lutherans and settlers connect evergreens to Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poinsettia
America
Mexico
Joel R. Poinsett
Christ
Jesus
Martin Luther
Germany