CWFC 141 – Poinsettia aka Cuetlaxochitl aka Flor de Nochebuena

On this episode, we’re going to look at the surprisingly complex history of one Christmas’ most popular plants, the poinsettia, aka the cuetlaxōchitl, aka Flor de Nochebuena. We’ll also give you a tip to make your lawn more festive in the off season and we’ll help you mentally beat the heat as we count down the top 5 Christmas songs that talk about cold weather. Download here! 00:00 – 02:31 Intro 02:31 – 03:50 We Need A Little Christmas Now 03:50 – 09:11 5 Golden Things – Cold Weather Christmas Songs 09:11 – 10:03 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 10:03 – 12:31 Chris’ Mass of Christmas Carols 12:31 – 23:02 Poinsettia aka Cuetlaxochitl aka Flor de Nochebuena 23:02 – 26:05 Wrap Up 26:05 – 29:52 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links) This Yard Looks Much Better At Christmas Garden Flag https://www.zazzle.com/this_yard_looks_much_better_at_christmas_garden_flag-256127756236198435 Theatre Xavier Presents: A Christmas Carol, a Ghost Story of Christmas (Wednesday Matinee) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaXhtU4Q8WU Totally Rad Christmas Ep 318 – 1985 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (w/ Tim and Charlie) https://totallyradchristmas.com/1985-walt-disney-world-very-merry-christmas-parade/