National Poinsettia Day

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When Celebrated

Always on December 12th

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About the Holiday

Today is National Poinsettia Day a day that is set aside to honor Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico who is credited for introducing the Poinsettia to U.S. in 1825. This is a day to enjoy this beautiful plant that is so popular for the holidays. Celebrate this day by buying a beautiful Poinsettia in your favorite color. The red Poinsettia is the most common choice but this beautiful plant comes in a wide array of other colors like pink, white, marbled, speckled, and yellow.