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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228
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The Legend of "la flor de nochebuena"... The Flower of Christmas Eve Eva was a sweet girl, giving her best always. Being poor, in a small Mexican village, her best was what came from her heart, nothing that could be bought. But it was Christmas Eve, and as she headed for church that evening,it suddenly struck her just how poor she was. She had no gift to place before the alter of the Virgin and Her Glorious Child. She walked along, as tears of sorrow flowed. She loved her Savior, He gave her so much, and she had nothing to give in return. She spoke a small prayer into the chilly evening air, "Dear God, I have no gift to give your Son, please forgive me." Suddenly, an Angel appeared, and Eva fell to her knees. "Arise, dear child" the Angel spoke. "Gather these weeds from the side of the road, and take them to the Alter." Eva didn't understand, weeds for the Christ child? Humbled, she did as she was told, for something was better than nothing, and this Angel was a miracle! She arrived at church, with her wilted bouquet of weeds. As Eva walked down the isle, she bowed her head, chin to chest. Hearing whispers of the other parishioners...voices full of pity, or rage and disgust, Eva silently cried. As each tear dropped from her cheek, and fell upon a weed, it burst forth into a starry crimson flower. One at a time, they sprouted, until she reached the alter with hands full of beautiful blooms. With a shy smile, she laid her precious gift at the feet of Mary. "For you, now and forever, Mother and Child, la flor de nochebuena." |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
What a beautiful holiday story to lift the spirits and be reminded of small miracles. Just lovely TexUS, I enjoyed this.  Best wishes to you for a wonderful holiday season, /Kit |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"la flor de nochebuena" even I am moved by the beauty of that. Welcome! "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Just a lovely story, and I hope you don't mind my sharing it with my family this Christmas Eve? Beautiful! |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
An Exquisite story, yes, and dear girl, Welcome to Passions! Please check your e-mail for a very Special Greeting! |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
What a beautiful Christmas story! I've never heard this one before...is it about poinsettias? It's very good! ~sky Have a Holly Jolly Christmas! Jesus is the reason for the season!! |
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*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
Beautiful first post! Please don't wait another whole year and a half to post again!  Merry Christmas! ~Alli~ Happy Holidays! |
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TexUS Member
since 2003-03-20
Posts 228 |
Thank you ladies for the kind words and encouragement! Sunshine, your card was so sweet! Loved what you did with this. Mysteria, what an honor! Share away! |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Very good version of the Poinsettia Legend. It was refreshing to read it again through another's eyes and pen. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
TexUS~ Hsving heard the great Mexican Legend of the Christmas Eve Flower from some wonderful friends, I also enjoyed seeing it here~ Merry CHRISTmas~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
You tell this legend well. Thanks for reminding us here of the magic of Christmas. Love, Joyce |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Thank you for sharing this meaningful legend. It was a delight to read. Happy holidays to you. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
 ing some Christmas cheer~~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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