The most common name for the October birth flower, Marigold is ‘Pot Marigold’, which refers to ‘Virgin Mary’. This sun-like flower also has many different local names like Holli Gold, Mary Bud, Gold Blooms and Bull’s eye.
The history and tradition surrounding the October birth flower is intriguing. It is believed that during Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and gifts which included flowers along with other gifts like gemstones. It is during this time that the origin of the Birth Flowers like Marigold came into being. Marigold is often worn on many significant occasions. The Marigold is often used to celebrate holidays like Halloween (October 31st) and Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October). It mainly signifies good luck, charm and comfort. Marigold also symbolizes sympathy and gratitude.
The people with Marigold as their birth flower are believed to be spiritual by nature. They possess good negotiation skills and hence are good leaders. They also enjoy harmony and comfort in life and are generally peaceful and sensitive by nature.
Marigolds are very popular throughout the world. It is widely found in many parts of South Asia, South East Asia, the Americas, Europe and Mexico. In South Asia it is used for Hindu rituals while in South East Asia it is used in Buddhist worship and other sacred ceremonies. In Mexico, it is used for the festival of the dead to commemorate ancestors