21-12-2025
Christmas traditions in Italy: Poinsettia
One of the symbols of Christmas in Italy is the poinsettia (in italian called Stella di Natale, meaning “Christmas Star”) a plant that is actually native to Mexico. There, it was called Cuetlaxochitl ("leather-petaled flower") since the 16th century, and the Aztecs used it to decorate their temples, produce red...