In the spirit of the season, I wanted to share this beautiful story I came across about Helleborus niger, also known as the Christmas Rose.
According to legend, a young shepherdess named Madelon was tending her sheep one cold and wintry night. As she watched over them, a group of wise men and other shepherds passed by, bearing gifts for the newly born Jesus. Madelon wept, because she had no gifts to bring the Newborn King, not even a simple flower....
An angel, upon hearing her weeping, appeared and comforted her. In the snow where her tears fell, the angel revealed a most beautiful white flower tipped with pink - the Christmas Rose.
(Source)
Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas.
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