Christmas and Hanukkah are the top holidays to give the gift of flowers, according to the Society of American Florists. However, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are close runners-up. Easter and Thanksgiving are other occasions when arrangements are common. Receiving an unexpected floral gift is one of the most joyous experiences because it shows forethought, creativity and kindness. There are many different approaches to selecting the right arrangement, however.
There are numerous occasions to buy flowers, the most obvious being Valentine’s Day and Birthdays. However, never underestimate the power of an unexpected delivery! To really impress someone, send an arrangement to acknowledge a job promotion or to express sympathy during a difficult time. For family members, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving and Easter are popular times too. It’s customary to send flowers gifts of to newlyweds to wish them well. Of course, there are also flower faux pas to be aware of.
For instance, it’s not customary to send flowers to Muslims following a family member’s death. In Asian culture, white blooms are given only during mournful and unhappy occasions. In the US, it’s customary to send the flowers in arrangements of one dozen, but in some European countries an even number is considered inappropriate. Also, Asians have superstitions about receiving four blooms (which signifies "death") and many countries are superstitious about the number thirteen.
Did you know there are secret meanings associated with flowers? To make a thoughtful arrangement, you can have one created to make your thoughtfulness clear by writing a message defining each meaning. The most commonly known meanings are in the different color roses. For instance, red roses mean "love, respect and courage," white roses mean "reverence, purity, innocence, secrecy," yellow roses mean "joy, gladness, freedom and friendship," red and white roses are equated with "unity," while pink and orange roses mean "gratitude, appreciation, admiration and sympathy." For a romantic bouquet, try adding blue Irises and red Tulips, which symbolize "a lover’s embrace." A Daisy stands for "loyalty in love" and similarly, a white Carnation also means "faithfulness."
There are many places to buy flowers. Some people like to go down to their local flower shop and choose right there, while others like to browse and order online. Websites like www.ftd.com, www.proflowers.com and www.1800flowers.com offer great, reliable online shopping experiences. Often, online shops offer same day flower delivery, which is very convenient. While the ease of flower sending via the internet is indisputable, some consumers still prefer traditional shops because the delivery charges are more straight-forward and they can hand-write their own cards.
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