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The Origins of
Birth Month Flowers
The first flowers appeared
on our Planet over 130 million years ago creating beauty, color and
wonderful scents. Flowers have been given as gifts since time
immemorial. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the
Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers could be said to
date back to these times. The birthday celebrations included honoring
the Roman Gods and decorating their altars with flowers. During Roman
birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and
brought gifts. The gifts included flowers - the first traditions and
origins of Birth Month Flowers.
Birth Month Flowers and their Meaning
Click one of the following links for a full description and meaning of
each of the Birth Month Flowers:
January Birth Flower - the
Carnation or Snowdrop
February Birth Flower - the Violet or Primrose
March Birth Flower - the Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus)
April Birth Flower - the
Sweet pea or Daisy
May Birth Flower - the Lily of the Valley
June Birth Flower - the Rose
July Birth Flower - the Larkspur or Water Lily
August Birth Flower - the Gladiolus or Poppy
September Birth Flower - the Aster or Morning Glory
October Birth Flower - the Calendula (Marigold)
November Birth Flower - the Chrysanthemum
December Birth Flower - the Narcissus
The Language of Flowers
The language of
flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian
era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette
when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love
or affection. The "Language of Flowers" therefore evolved when a message
was assigned to specific flower by which means a lover could send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
Flora the Roman Goddess of Flowers
Flora was the Roman Goddess
of flowers and her name continues to be used as a collective term for
plant life and flowers. The festival of Flora, called the Floralia, was
held in the month of April or early May and was marked with flowers.
There were two temples dedicated to Flora in Rome, one was near the
great Circus Maximus where chariot races were held and the other temple
was on the slopes of the Quirinal Hill.
Birth Month Flowers - Gifts
All over the World people give Birth Month Flowers as gifts to celebrate
special occasions or events. Flowers are always given to celebrate the
birth of a new baby and wedding flowers play a huge part in Wedding
celebrations. Many people also like to give flowers to celebrate special
events at different times and months of the year, especially during
holiday periods. Knowing the flowers which are associated with each
month and their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers.
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Month of January Flowers, the
Carnation or Snowdrop, to celebrate New Year's Day, Epiphany (12
days after Christmas), Martin Luther King's birthday on the third
Monday in January and even Golf Day on January 17
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Month of February Flowers, the
Violet or Primrose, to celebrate St Valentine's Day
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Month of March, the
Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus), to celebrate St David's Day on
March 1, St Patrick's Day on March 17 and Mothering Sunday, or
Mother's Day ( the 4th Sunday of Lent)
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Month of April Flowers, the
Sweet pea or Daisy, to celebrate Easter, Good Friday, Palm Sunday
and Passover
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Month of May, the Lily
of the Valley, to celebrate May Day on May 1 and Cinco de Maya on
May 5
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Month of June Flowers, the Rose,
to commemorate D Day on June 6 and Father's Day on the third Sunday
in June
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Month of July, the
Larkspur or Water Lily, to celebrate Canada Day on July 1 and
Independence Day on July 4
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Month of August Flowers, the
Gladiolus or Poppy, to celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday
in August , Sisters Day on Aug 5and Senior Citizen's Day on August 8
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Month of September, the
Aster or Morning Glory, to commemorate Patriot Day on 9/11 and
celebrate Teacher's Day on September 4 and Grandparent's Day on the
first Sunday after Labor Day on Sept 1
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Month of October Flowers, the
Calendula (Marigold), to celebrate Halloween on October 31 and
Colobus Day on October 13
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Month of November, the
Chrysanthemum, to celebrate All Saint's Day on November 1 and
Thanksgiving Day
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Month of December Flowers, the
Narcissus or Holly,
to celebrate
Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's Eve
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