Birth Flowers
Flowers have been always a mean to express feelings and a way to draw a smile on faces.
Through the years flowers are found in literature, songs, paintings, decorations, jewelry, buildings, almost everywhere....
Floriography or the language of flowers, was popular in the 18th and 19th century.
Today with all the means of communication we have, flowers remain a warm way to communicate and express our feelings.
Before we go further we would like to know who invented this trend and why?
“According to the language of flowers, introduced to England in the early 18th century by Mary Wortley Montague, flowers had meanings. Each month has a symbolic flower whose characteristics may be "inherited" by anyone born in that month. Later authors have been inspired by this tradition to create lists that associate a birthday flower with each day of the year.”
Would you like to know your birthday flower?
Here we go..
If you were born in January, your flowers will be Carnation or Snowdrop, the Snowdrop signifies hope and beauty. Carnations have different meanings depending on their color.( we will talk about flowers’ color in different article)
For people who were born in February, their flowers will be Violet or Primrose, the Violet symbolizes loyalty and faithfulness.
March’s flowers are Daffodils or Jonquil and they represent unequalled love.
Daisy or sweet pea will be the flowers for April. The sweet pea says good-bye, or symbolizes blissful pleasure. The daisy suggests loyal love and purity.
May’s flowers are Hawthorn or lily of the valley. The hawthorn conveys good wishes, while the lily of the valley conveys humility and sweetness.
As for June the flowers are Rose or Honeysuckle. The rose may convey a variety of meanings, depending on color. The honeysuckle symbolizes everlasting love.
July flowers are Larkspur or water lily.The water lily, which symbolizes purity and majesty. The larkspur may convey a variety of meanings, depending on color.
August flowers are Gladiolus or poppy. The gladiolus may represent remembrance, calm, integrity, or a heart pierced by love. The poppy has a variety of meanings, depending on color.
September flowers are Morning glory or Aster.
Morning glory: affection. Aster: powerful love.
As for October flowers Marigold or cosmos.Cosmos symbolize of order and peace. Marigolds can mean grief, but also optimism.
November flower is Chrysanthemum which means Compassion, friendship, joy. Chrysanthemums have different meanings, including love (red), innocence(white), and unrequited love (yellow).
December flowers are Holly or Narcissus Holly symbolizes a wish for domestic happiness.
You can always make a statement with flowers!
Hama Sabri
Calgary
May 2021
Sources:
https://www.almanac.com/.../birth-month-flowers-and-their...
https://www.ftd.com/.../birth-flowers-what-they-say-about...
