Passion Flowers (Maypops) are unusual and fascinating in their appearance, size and complexity. There are over 400 species of tropical passion flowers. They are found naturally from South America through Mexico. It is a plant of the Americas that was taken to Spain and later Europe and other parts of the world by early Spanish explorers and missionaries. In South America, early Catholic missionaries used parts of the flower’s anatomy as symbols representative of Christ’s suffering and from there it entered into folklore. The name relates to the Passion of Christ rather than having romantic connotations. The symbolic use of the Passion flower was to help people understand the Passion of Christ and the Crucifixion. It was seen in the following way, ‘The whipping and scourging of Christ is represented by the tendrils. The pillar of the scourging is represented by the flower column. The Crown of Thorns is the 72 filaments that encircle the head. The three nails are symbolized by the top stigma and the five wounds of Christ are the five anthers. The style is the sponge that moistened Christ’s lips with vinegar. The spear blade that pierced his side is seen as the leaves (some species only). The blood of Christ is the red stain from the plant and the round fruit of the plant symbolises the world he came to save. The fragrance of the flower represents the spices prepared by the Holy women.’ SUBSCRIBE for ABC TV Videos: www.youtube.com/c/ABCTVCraftTutorial?sub_confirmation=1 All "ABC TV" Videos: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcMqdjxWoOlLhsTyc_Rfy4tAzoQt4Pdga Follow me with hashtags: #abctvcraft #paperflower Material for Flower Making: - Crepe paper made in Italy 60gsm - Floral tape - Scissors, white glue, floral wire, hot glue gun,oil pastel. I can't know exactly what information about this flower in your country, can you help me add more information in the link below, thank you very much: www.youtube.com/timedtext_cs_panel?tab=2&c=UC8MGdsdoHtenMqtxXALT1yw

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