Title: The Miracle of the First Poinsettia
First published: October 1, 2003
Description: 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.
Subjects: Poinsettias, Christmas, Folklore, Legends, Juvenile fiction, Children of unemployed parents, Fiction, Children's fiction, Mexico, fiction, Christmas, fiction
Places: Mexico
LC classification: PZ8.1.O57 Mir 2006