May 29th, 2010
Giving Flowers Brings Joy and Remembrance
When you want to let someone special know that you care, that you are thinking about them, or that you love them you can make their day by the simple act of sending flowers. When you send flowers, not only is it a welcome surprise but by taking the time to make them feel special you are also creating a lot of joy. Flowers are a universal language that is able to communicates a huge variety of emotions such as love, joy, sympathy, understanding, forgiveness, acceptance and appreciation and the gift of flowers keep on giving enjoyment and beauty for many days.
Everyone knows that there are precious and semi precious stones associated with every month, but did you know there are also different flowers associated with every month of the year? Choosing the gift of flowers to help celebrate some one’s birthday can be the perfect way to help anyone, male or female, feel special on their important day. The following list of birthday flowers can be arranged in a wide variety of bouquets, used in single sprays or given as potted plants to bring joy, happiness or thoughtful elegance to the recipient.
January is typically represented by the carnation family and the small snowdrop flowers. In February the members of the violet family shine as well as the primrose flowers. March also uses violets as well as jonquils; while the flowers for April are the sweet peas and the daisy. In May we see the beautiful hawthorn flower as well as the lily of the valley, then June is given over to the beautiful and fragrant roses and honeysuckle. July loves the larkspurs and the water lily while August is best represented by the gladiolus and poppy family. October leads with the calendula or more commonly know marigolds. November likes to be represented by the chrysanthemum family and of course December is best represented by poinsettias and holly.
The word anniversary generally brings to mind the traditional wedding anniversary there are many other anniversary that, when remembered, can bring a lot of happiness and satisfaction to both the receiver as well as the giver. Any relationship of value whether it is a marriage, business, or friendship can be commemorated with anniversary flowers that will tell the person how much you value and appreciated them.