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An enchanting legend of the Poinsettia dates back to several centuries ago in Mexico. Pepita had no gift for the Christ child. On her way to church, Pepita gathered some weeds. As she approached the altar, the weeds blossomed into brilliant flowers. Then they were called Flores de Noche Buena-Flowers of the Holy Night. Now we call them Poinsettias. Joel Robert Poinsett, an amateur botanist, is credited with bringing poinsettias to the U.S. in 1825. December 12 is National Poinsettia Day.

Sweetest Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in October. This year Sweetest Day falls on October 19th. This is Sweetest Day - A day inspired by the love and friendships of those we cherish. Sweetest Day’s history actually lies in October of 1922, led by a kind-hearted confectioner named Herbert Birch Kingston who passed out over 20,000 boxes of candy to forgotten populations in the Cleveland, Ohio area… the poor, orphans and shut-ins. Remember to brighten someone's day this October!