| Flowers are part of a universal language, a | | | | themselves the heart-felt thoughts of the giver. |
| language that speaks romance, friendship, | | | | -Dendrobium Orchids: White dendrobrium orchids |
| sympathy and celebration. Flowers bring joy to | | | | are a stunning offering to anyone who is suffering |
| more than just one of our senses; sight, touch, | | | | hardship or loss. These beautiful, tiny clustered |
| smell - we would not even dream about leaving | | | | flowers drip like tears yet are delicate and hopeful. |
| them out of our most sacred of traditions. | | | | -Azalea: White azaleas in a basket are a practical |
| Names of All Flowers at Holiday Times | | | | and beautiful gift. These hearty flowers will give |
| The holidays are a time for giving, a time for | | | | the receiver much time to reflect as these |
| snowdrifts and hot cocoa by a raging fire. A time | | | | blooms are long lasting. The basket gives it an |
| for gift giving and being thankful for our lives and | | | | added touch of style and home, and can be |
| those that are in it. Flowers help us celebrate this | | | | added to any room for a spark of life. |
| time of year by bringing a touch of life to a land | | | | Names of All Flowers during Times of Celebration |
| that is seemingly barren outside, a touch of color | | | | Brides are notorious for taking their time in |
| where outside, it is white and colorless. | | | | making decisions and when it comes to their |
| Some of the most popular holiday flowers are: | | | | flowers, they are absolutely no different. |
| -Roses: Traditional in their own right, roses are a | | | | Depending on the time of year and the location of |
| common holiday flower simply because they are | | | | the wedding, any type of flower might be chosen |
| regal, red and fragrant. Roses remind of us all that | | | | to grace her hair, the cake, her ladies in waiting, |
| is virtuous in the world, and what better time | | | | her groom's corsage, and her bouquet. |
| than Christmas for virtuosity. | | | | -Baby's Breath is a popular sidekick to many other |
| -Lillies: Especially pink at holiday time, these lilly's | | | | more dominant flowers like roses. Baby's breath is |
| are elegant yet casual, playful yet graceful. A | | | | available year round and means "pure of heart." |
| bouquet of pink lilies on a holiday table represents | | | | -Calla Lilly graces many a beautiful bride's bouquet. |
| a household filled with sweetness and laughter. | | | | These magnificent, standout flowers actually do |
| -Poinsettias: The most traditional of holiday | | | | mean "magnificent beauty" and are white and |
| flowers, poinsettias bring a striking beauty to a | | | | green. They are also available in miniature in white, |
| home like no other flower can. These flowers | | | | mauve, yellow and purple. These are in limited |
| immerse us in the splendor and wonder of the | | | | supply year round, but are available from |
| holiday season. | | | | December to July. |
| Names of All Flowers during Times of Sympathy | | | | -Carnations are popular flowers for men and their |
| -Irises: A combination of different colored irises | | | | corsages. Each color has a separate meaning. Pink |
| for a sympathy gift is an unmatched in style and | | | | means beauty; white means love; yellow means |
| presentation. White, purple and yellow are | | | | fascination; red means pure love. These simple, |
| comforting and pleasing and express in | | | | hearty flowers are available year round. |