--- title: "A Flower for Christmas" url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-04-23-13-00-a-flower-for-christmas" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # A Flower for Christmas ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/blog/Lion_Storyteller_Christmas_Book.jpg) 4 December 2024 [Mr Mackley](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/author/head) [Worship](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/category/worship) As we are unable to meet for Prayer & Praise on a Thursday, I thought I would take the opportunity to share some of the traditional tales from around the world about Christmas. For many years I have seen and bought Poinsettia plants but I had no idea why they were associated with Christmas! In this video I am sharing the story all about the Poinsettia and why it is associated with Christmas. I hope you enjoy the story! [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/SCmMOruyojc?rel=0) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Calm_-_Bright.jpeg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-02-05-01-00-advent-2) Previous ### [Advent 2](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-02-05-01-00-advent-2) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/imagecache/100x100c/blog/Calm_-_Bright.jpeg)](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-09-05-12-00-advent-3) Next ### [Advent 3](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2024-12-09-05-12-00-advent-3) ### Comments ##### 6W *5 December 2024* Thanks again for another bonus-worship video this week! It was interesting to see where these amazing flowers get their links to Christmas. Have a lovely week! ##### 6R *5 December 2024* Thank you for sharing the significance of the Poinsettia. It helped us reflect on our Advent Journey. We had a discussion on how the star lead the way to Jesus and how light is a symbol of hope. We also thought about how we can shine bright today. ### Leave a Comment - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)