Beautiful white poinsettia flowers, perfect for the Christmas season. tonythetigersson, Tony Andrews Photography, Mexico, Mexican, legend, Flores de Noche Buena, or Flowers of the Holy Night, The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves are sometimes thought as a symbol of the Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his purity.