I was reading other things about how some americans don't like mexican people, but what about for Xmas Usa is full everywhere with poinsettias. They are from Mexico
2007-02-26 21:40:43 · 5 answers · asked by marz1 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The average American doesn't know that the poinsettia is from Mexico, where it is called la flor de nochebuena, or the Christmas Eve flower. It's named after Joel Poinsett, who was an ambassador or something along those lines from the USA to Mexico, and he found it there. Technically, it's really not a flower but a pretty plant. I don't think most people connect pointsettia + Christmas = Mexicans.
2007-02-26 21:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by lachicadecafe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A more accurate statement would be we don't like people sneaking into our country illegally. It has nothing to do with the people themselves. Most people know poinsettias are from Mexico.
2007-02-27 12:57:52 · answer #2 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SO is this a question or a statement?
I don't like Poinsettia's. Does that mean I hate Mexicans.
OK I like Avocados, but hate Chili's. I like Tequila, but hate Corn tortillas. So does this make me confused.
Wait, I like Del Taco. Does this mean I like Mexicans, but only if they Americanize.
2007-02-27 05:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am missing your point. Yes, Dr. Poinsett discovered the first "Christmas Stars" in Mexico. Potatoes originated in Peru. The common "amaryllis" (Hypeastrum) was found in Chile. Do we really care about the politics, culture, ethnicity, religion, etc. of the country from which we in the United States now enjoy plant varieties?
2007-02-27 05:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by GCC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People != Flowers.
Geez.
2007-02-27 05:43:05 · answer #5 · answered by Chris A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋