Category: Holiday Flowers

Photo via: julie (Flickr) All around the world throughout history, different civilizations have had festivals of thanksgiving, generally revolving around the harvest which often occurred in fall. The first Thanksgiving in the United States in 1621 was also a type of festival celebrating the harvest and took place between September 21 and November 11. It…Continue reading

With Halloween approaching, why not celebrate the season by decorating with Halloween flowers? For those of you who prefer to decorate in a more autumnal manner, using Halloween colors and fall accessories are both great ways to celebrate Halloween. For those looking to scare the pants off of guests, I have a few ideas for…Continue reading

This year, as you celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with barbecues and time off spent with family, don’t forget to honor the fallen soldiers in your life. Memorial Day is yet another holiday with a fascinating history. As early as ancient times, Greeks and Romans decorated graves of the dead with flowers, and laying wreaths…Continue reading

Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner. Along with Easter comes the blooming of many beautiful spring flowers. Maybe that why so many spring flowers are associated with Easter; however, some flowers are considered Easter flowers for deeper reasons. In my family, flowers were always a big part of the Easter celebration…Continue reading

Famous writer Emma Goldman once said “I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck”, and many would agree with her, especially on Valentine’s Day. For centuries giving flowers has been a way to communicate emotions. Red roses were believed to be the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love…Continue reading

Valentine’s Day celebrates the love and affection between intimate companions and is one of the biggest holidays for sending flowers.  Roses are among the best Valentine’s Day gifts to give to your loved one on this momentous occasion as they are personified as the flower of love and stand for eternal devotion, passion, courage and…Continue reading

Surprise your friends and family this Christmas, once with an initial bouquet, and then, just when they think your gesture was a one time occurrence, they get another! It truly is the gift that keeps on giving month after month as vase arrangements are among the best gifts for Christmas. When searching for a nice…Continue reading

Dubbed as the “Bell Flower of Christmas”, Amaryllis is a blooming plant that is closely associated with the holidays. A bulbous plant that has two species, it took it’s name after the Greek Shepherdess, Amaryllis. It is best known for its large, bell-shaped flowers that are available in a wide range of hues and shades….Continue reading

With Christmas just around the corner, the need to find the best Christmas gifts for coworkers is quickly becoming more and more pressing to those who have yet to complete their holiday shopping. To avoid the holiday rush, shopping online for your Christmas flowers can be your best bet. If you’re thinking of using fresh…Continue reading

Every year, when the Christmas season comes around, people usually find themselves soaked with twinkling lights and red and green lushness. The holidays are pretty uniform this way, especially with the use of specific flowers as Christmas ornaments.  Take the poinsettia, for example. These gorgeous plants are easily one of the best selling florist products during…Continue reading