The Miracle of the First Poinsettia

Name: The Miracle of the First Poinsettia
Author: Joanne Oppenheim

by Joanne Oppenheim · October 1, 2003

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In this version of a Mexican legend, a young girl who is ashamed that she has nothing to bring to church on Christmas eve experiences a miracle when her humble weeds are turned into beautiful flowers.

PoinsettiasChristmasFolkloreLegendsJuvenile fictionChildren of unemployed parentsFictionChildren's fictionMexico, fictionChristmas, fiction