The season of Advent is marked by a variety of traditions, with the consistently charming Advent Calendar proving popular with families around the country, year-in-year-out. The onset of Advent is a time of joy and excitement – especially for younger family members – as the countdown to Christmas gets underway, children look forward to the school holidays and the carol singers herald the Nativity. One of the most beautifully traditional and natural ways to adorn your home in the season to be jolly is through delightful ‘Christmas Star’ plants, more commonly known as poinsettias, which are now available in a wide array of colours, shapes and sizes to suit any kind of festive décor. Here, Dr Susanne Lux of Stars for Europe looks at how to get into the Christmas spirit in homespun style.