Dreaming of a Green Christmas in Lilburn
The stories behind the plants that help us celebrate Christmas.
Plants are brilliant. In their world, long-term survival is the name of the game. And in this game, manipulation rules. Just how does a plant that can’t move about accomplish wide-spread population? They seductively lure others to do their dirty work for them, that’s how. All they have to do is put on a pretty dress and some sweet perfume, and insects and humans alike become putty in their hands. And, if a plant manages to attach themselves to a holiday, like Christmas--well, they’ve hit the Plant Kingdom’s jackpot. Take the poinsettia. Before winning the lottery, this Christmas superstar lived a humble life on the roadsides of Mexico. As legend has it, long ago, a young, Mexican girl made her way to church on Christmas eve. It was …
