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Every Mother needs to be reminded that she is the support system and the holding glue of the family. Your mom has spent an entire lifetime making you feel better when the chips were down for you and since Mother’s Day gifting is all about making her feel special, it’s time to ensure that she spends this day relaxing at home thinking about the accomplishments she has achieved through her life time. Continue reading “MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT HOME”
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Make a photo album for her
This Mother’s Day you can give your mom something that she will truly cherish and appreciate, a photo album of old memories. Remembering incidents and stories from childhood or family trips taken together is a fantastic way to spend Mother’s Day. With a photo album, you get to be creative and put a little bit of yourself into it, while also having the certainty that she will like the photos you put in the album.
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The daisy, one of the most beloved flowers amongst flower lovers, is the birth flower of April. They are simple yet sophisticated and are commonly found all across the globe. Innocence and modesty are the virtues associated most with the daisy, largely because of its daintiness despite the boldness of its colors. Epitomizing childlike joy and playfulness, this April birth flower captures the essence of spring’s happy- go-lucky, forever young attitude.
St Patrick’s Day is celebrated not just by the Irish but by people the world over to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland. It’s the perfect time to spread cheer and wish your loved ones the best of everything. Sending St. Patrick’s Day gifts and St. Patrick’s Day flowers to near and dear ones both in Ireland and around the world reinforces the links and roots which have survived through many generations.
Traditions and symbols
Around the world, the color green is associated with St. Patrick’s Day. However, originally the color for this day was blue. Over a period of time, green became the preferred choice and people began wearing green ribbons, the Blarney stone, shamrocks and designs based on the shamrock as symbols. The shamrock came to be important to the Irish because St. Patrick is said to have used this three-leaved clover plant to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. But finding a four-leaved shamrock is considered lucky especially on this day. St. Patrick’s Day can’t be complete without the mention of the mythical leprechaun. It is famously believed that catching one on this day could lead you to a pot of gold!
Celebrations across the World
St. Patrick’s Day became the official public holiday of Ireland in 1903. But it wasn’t till the mid-1990s that the Irish government began a campaign to showcase this festival. Many towns, cities, and villages in Ireland hold parades and festivals. Along with Dublin one of the biggest celebrations takes place in the town of Downpatrick where Saint Patrick is believed to have been buried. The festivities are a week long and marked by floats, concerts, sports events and pub hopping. In many cities across the globe green clothing is traditionally worn, and American cities like Chicago and Savannah dye their waterways green. In fact people participating in the New Orleans parades are known for throwing onions, carrots, cabbages, potatoes and other ingredients that make up the traditional Irish stew.
Sending St. Patrick’s Day Wishes
St. Patrick’s Day is about spreading good cheer and good luck and whether you’re staying in Ireland, North America, Australia or any part of the world, you can easily send across gifts and warm wishes through online gifting.
St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on 17th March, 2013.
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In the UK, Mother’s Day is traditionally referred to as Mothering Sunday. Mothering Sunday has been celebrated for many centuries and is part of the Christian tradition. This day always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent.
Ideally one doesn’t need reasons for celebrating Mother’s Day and appreciating one’s mother and showering her with gifts. However, there is quite a history behind the origin of ‘UK Mother’s Day’ and as this day draws near, the time seems perfect to know that how this day came to be known as ‘Mothering Sunday’.
Like the rest of Europe, England and Ireland observed the mid-Lent holiday and honored and decorated their “Mother Church,” the church where they were baptized. The church eventually extended the observation to honor all mothers. The English called this Mothering Sunday and, in the 1700’s they observed it by taking a break from the fasting and penitence of Lent and having a family feast.
Children would make a rare journey home from their apprenticeships and jobs to spend the day with their mother and family. Mothering Sunday fell out of practice in the early 1900’s. After WWII, however, the islanders once again picked up the tradition, inspired largely by the United States. Today UK Mother’s Day continues in much the same way as the old tradition, with cards and dinners in honor of Mothers.
In addition, cakes and flowers — especially violets — are given to Moms on Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. It is customary to serve Simnel Cake, a glazed fruitcake inspired by a folk tale about a married couple, Simon and Nell. This pair could not decide whether to bake or broil a cake, so in the end they ended up doing both. Thus Simnel Cake was born.
From gift ideas and picturesque places to visit with your mom to the perfect flowers for the occasion, there are many ways in which you can show your mom your affection, gratitude and love and make Mother’s Day special. Celebrate your special bond with your mom this Mother’s Sunday with delectable hampers, enticing cakes or stunning ensembles that have been crafted specially with love and a whole lot of warmth. This year in 2013, UK Mother’s Day will be celebrated on 10th March whereas in 2014 it will be celebrated on 30th March.
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I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
– William Wordsworth
Origins
The daffodil which is commonly referred to as narcissus with large trumpets is the March birth flower. For thousands of years, daffodils have been a potent symbol in both Eastern and Western cultures. Although it’s most recognizable meaning is rooted in Greek mythology, it also has very specific and varied meanings for different cultures, both past and present. Today, this flower is used all over the world in ceremonies, on holidays and at festivals, and as a fundraising symbol for various charities.
Charities
Many of the cancer charity organizations sell daffodils on Daffodil Day, which is typically in March. Along the lines of the Christian representation of death and rebirth, many Cancer charities have used the narcissus as a symbol of rebirth and hope. The American, Canadian, New Zealand and Irish Cancer Societies, as well as Muriel Curie Cancer Care have taken on the narcissus, or daffodil, as their organization’s symbol.
The daffodil flower arrived in China around 1000 A.D. during the Song Dynasty. For the Chinese, the flower became a symbol of good fortune and wealth as it blooms during the Chinese New Year. It is common in China to “carve” daffodil bulbs so that as they bloom, they grow into different shapes and sizes resembling peacocks and crabs.
Gifting Daffodils
Daffodils signify respect, regard and unrequited love. The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring; therefore it is a symbol of rebirth. If you are looking to gift your loved ones something rejuvenating and spirited then send them a bouquet of daffodils on the many holidays that fall throughout the month of March such as St. David’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, UK Mother’s Day and Easter. The daffodil is the emblem of Wales and is worn on St David’s Day. Beautifully bundled together daffodils make for lovely gifts no matter what the occasion.
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Christmas celebrations in the Southern Hemisphere are much different then the celebrations that take place in the Northern Hemisphere. The heat of early summer has an impact on the way people south of the equator celebrate Christmas. In the Southern Hemisphere, the holidays fall when the days are warmest and longest.
While countries in North America and Europe typically use fir trees, warm weather countries and island nations often turn palm trees into Christmas trees, decorating them with lights and island flora and fauna. Australians have a tradition of decorating native bushes with red flowered leaves, while people in the southernmost part of Africa decorate palm trees. When Europeans first arrived in Australia they were delighted that they could pick wild flowers resembling bells and bright green foliage covered in red and white flowers to use as Christmas decorations. This was a huge contrast to the bare trees and dormant gardens they had left behind in Europe.
Although many decorating traditions are shared universally, some are distinctive to certain countries. In Mexico for example, local artisans create highly decorative papier-mâché piñatas made especially for the Christmas season. These works of folk art are ultimately smashed by eager children who want to get at the toys and candy hidden inside.
Families around the world cherish their handcrafted Christmas decorations, whether homemade and passed down from generation to generation, or purchased from a skilled artisan’s workshop. Christmas trees in China and Japan are adorned with handmade paper chains, flowers and lanterns. In Japan, handcrafted origami swans float from the branches of traditional Japanese holiday trees.
Many people in the southern hemisphere, particularly Australians, spend Christmas outdoors by heading to beaches or camping grounds. It has almost become a tradition for International visitors who are in Sydney to visit Bondi beach on Christmas. It is estimated that close to 40,000 people visit the beach on Christmas day.
In former colonies like Australia and New Zealand, the British cultural legacy is still strong. Many people stick to traditional English Christmas foods, including roasted meats and puddings with brandy while others embrace the season and serve an outdoor seafood feast that includes prawns and oysters. A dessert called Pavlova which has a crisp meringue crust and a topping of whipped cream and summer fruits like strawberries, kiwi or passion fruit is one of the most distinctly Australian/New Zealand Christmas dish.
The southern half of Africa, unlike the northern, has majority of Christians. South Africans love a good barbecue any time of the year, and Christmas is no exception. In Mozambique the Portuguese influence is present in Christmas foods like chicken with piri piri sauce and filhos de natal (Christmas fritters).
Though the weather conditions during the Southern Hemisphere Christmas celebrations are in sharp contrast to the icy winter weather underlying European Christmas ceremonies, the spirit of Christmas and the joy and excitement amongst people is very much the same.
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Christmas is the season to be jolly and spread joy amidst your near and dear ones. One of the most celebrated holidays in the world, Christmas is a time characterized with merriment, gifting and decorating households with floral arrangements. People beautify their homes with vibrant floral decorations and wreaths which give the interiors a whole new look and feel. It is also a time when Christmas trees are erected and stunning centerpieces adorn the dinner tables to mark the occasion.
There are many ways to celebrate Christmas and people in different countries blend their cultural traditions with more universal Christmas celebrations. People decorate their houses and make figurines depicting the scenes of Jesus’ Birth in the bible.
Families host lavish lunches and get to-gethers and hence Christmas is the perfect occasion for giving presents to relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates and near and dear ones. Amongst other things, gifting holds a special significance on this day.
If you are on a quest to find something perfect to surprise your special someone with this Christmas, then luxury items such as jewelry, handbags and sunglasses are good options to choose from. Luxury gifts are precious, much like the people you gift them to. The Holiday season is the perfect time to delight those closest to you with such gifts.
Gifts such as spa hampers, chocolate hampers, wine hampers skin and hair care products and other such beauty products make for meaningful and useful gifts to send to your mother, sisters and aunts.
If you are looking for heartwarming Christmas presents to send across to your near and dear ones abroad, you can gift them centerpieces for Christmas tables, enticing cakes or delectable hampers featuring assorted goodies such as chocolates, cookies, wine and other such savory food items.
The holiday season is for gifting and whether you’re staying in UK, Germany, Canada, North America, Australia or any part of the world, you can easily send across Christmas cheer and warm wishes through online gifting, along with loads of love and affection.
With a history that dates back to 15th century B.C., chrysanthemum mythology is filled with a multitude of stories and symbolism.
Daisy-like with a typically yellow center and a decorative pompon, chrysanthemums symbolize optimism and joy. They’re the November birth flower, the official flower of the city of Chicago and the 13th wedding anniversary flower
Eastern cultures regard the chrysanthemum as a celebration of life. In Japan, chrysanthemums symbolize long life and happiness and bear the honor of being The Emperor’s Symbol. There is even a national holiday celebrating this sacred flower. In China, this happy flower joins the plum, orchid, and bamboo as one of “The Four Gentlemen” and signifies longevity and a quiet life.
There are over thirty varieties of chrysanthemums, mostly in autumnal tones of red, yellow, and russet, but also in white. One of the most popular varieties is the “hardy mum”, called so because it blooms in the last dark days before winter, as harvests come to an end and winter creeps in.
Chrysanthemums flourish well both indoors as well as out, and if propagated properly, can yield a high number of plants in a short time. Chrysanthemums require bright light but cannot tolerate direct sunlight. An area near a sunny window out of the direct rays of the sun provides optimum lighting. The mums tolerate indoor temperatures, but the flowers survive longest with a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees during the day and 10 degrees cooler during the night. The cooler night temperatures allow the plant to rest and extend the blossom life.
Garden mums burst forth in brilliant fall hues when other perennials are fading fast. Combine them with pansies, ornamental cabbages and kale for a gorgeous fall display that will last well into early winter.
Some Interesting Facts about Chrysanthemums
Beautifully bundled together chrysanthemums make for lovely gifts no matter what the occasion. Send a bouquet to your loved one to express how much you value them. If you find yourself feeling blue because the days are growing shorter, bring a pot of bright chrysanthemums into the house. It will elevate your spirit and serve as the focus of your daily meditation.
Chrysanthemums in general are regarded as floral beacon of life as the days darken towards winter. This is the time to enjoy the brightness of the holidays and enjoy the blessings of joyful times.
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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’ spirits.
Marigold is a plant categorized in the genus Tagetes, the name of an Etruscan’s God. There are approximately 50 species in the Tagetes genus including both perennial and annual types. Tagetes erecta, Tagetes patula and Tagetes tenuifolia are from the American continent, most notably Mexico. French marigolds were also found naturally growing in Africa. Tagetes erecta was brought from the African coast by a Spanish priest in the 17th century, planted and allowed to spread naturally. It was then found by a British merchant, shipped to England and called African Marigold.
Marigold is an annual herbaceous plant and mostly blooms throughout Summer season. The leaves are typically up to 18cm long and spirally arranged. The flower head color ranges from dark orange to pastel yellow. The best region to grow the Marigold plant is any sunny location which has well-drained soil. There are few other interesting facts about the Marigold such as that it does not smell sweet like most flowers, the Marigold flower petals are edible and that it is used in salads to add color.
From its resilience, outlasting most other annuals well into the fall months and thriving in even the hottest driest weather, to its intense fiery color, the beautiful marigold fills in the bare garden spots more efficiently than many other flowers. Even its name suggests how intensely this humble flower brightens landscapes. If you are looking to gift your loved ones something vibrant and spirited then send them a bouquet of beautifully bundled marigolds, it will surely brighten up their lives and bring a big smile to their faces.
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