Christmas Around the World: Poinsettia Paper Craft - Latin America Day

Discover the story of Mexico's Noche Buena and create a festive 3D poinsettia to display at home this Christmas! Christmas Poinsettia Paper Craft Latin America – Day 5 of our Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar Date: Monday 7 December 2026 Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm Location: Ngutungka Henley Add a splash of festive colour to your Christmas celebrations with this fun and creative paper craft activity! Known in Mexico as Noche Buena, the poinsettia is one of the most recognisable symbols of Christmas throughout Latin America. Named after botanist Joel Poinsett, this beautiful festive flower has a rich history and special place in Christmas celebrations. Discover the story behind the poinsettia while creating your own beautiful 3D version using bright red paper and a touch of glitter. Display your finished flower in a pot, use it as a Christmas table decoration, or hang it on your Christmas tree. Learn a little about the traditions and festive celebrations of Latin America while getting creative and making something special to take home. A wonderful way to celebrate Latin America Day as part of our Christmas Around the World Advent Calendar series! Suitable for ages 12 years and over. Please note: • Stay at home if you are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. • Maintaining social distancing is the responsibility of the individual. The City of Charles Sturt would like to acknowledge the land we occupy today is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.