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Poinsettia Day
December 12 is National Poinsettia Day. Find out how this beautiful plant got its name. Learn how to care for your Poinsettia.
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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.
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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.
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Celebrate National Poinsettia Day
National Poinsettia Day is celebrated to honor the legacy of Joel Poinsett and to recognize the cultural and historical significance of the poinsettia. The day also encourages appreciation of the plant’s beauty and its role in holiday traditions.
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National Poinsettia Day
National Poinsettia Day celebrates the best-selling potted plant in the U.S. Poinsettias have strong connections with Christmas. In their native Mexico, poinsettias adorn the streets and homes in honor of Dia de la Virgen de Guatelupe, which occurs on December 12th.
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Honoring the Poinsettia on National Poinsettia Day
National Poinsettia Day is celebrated every year on December 12th to honor Euphorbia pulcherrima and the legacy of Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico who fell in love with the plant and sent cuttings back to his greenhouse in Charleston.
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Popular poinsettia is a classic holiday tradition - The Seattle Times
Dec. 12 is recognized as National Poinsettia Day, commemorating Poinsett’s passing and celebrating his admiration for this beautiful plant.
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DOOR TO NATURE: National Poinsettia Day - Door County Pulse
The Christmas season’s most popular flower is the bright red poinsettia. Some greenhouses specialize in growing thousands of these colorful plants each fall. The U.S. House of Representatives designated Dec. 12 as National Poinsettia Day in 2002 to honor Joel Roberts Poinsett on the date of his ...
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National Poinsettia Day, December 12 Holidays Christmas Flower.
When is National Poinsettia Day? This holiday is always observed on December 12. On this December 12 holiday, we celebrate a beautiful seasonal flower and John Poinsett who brought them to the United States. Beautiful Poinsettia flowers are a well-recognized symbol of the Christmas season.
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Poinsettia Day in 2025/2026 - When, Where, Why, How is Celebrated?
Poinsettia Day, also known as National Poinsettia Day, is observed on December 12th every year. This holiday celebrates one of the most recognizable plants of the holiday season.