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Every 14th February, lovers across the globe send Valentine’s Day flowers, chocolates and stuffed toys as Valentine’s Day gifts. These three gifts have been synonymous with Valentine’s Day gifting since a very long time and continue growing in popularity with each passing year. What makes them so popular amongst the love struck men and women? […]

Valentine’s Day has been a very special day for lovers across the world since the time it came into existence. Story of the origins of Valentine’s Day comes from the time of the Roman Empire, under the rule of Emperor Claudius the Second. It is also linked to the pagan festival of Lupercalia, which was […]

Valentine’s Day, also called St. Valentine’s Day is a day when lovers express their love and affection for each other with greetings, gifts and flowers. Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle Ages and the day has its origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February. The ancient festival which celebrated the coming of […]

A wild Pink nestled in a garden bed, A rich Carnation flourished high above her, One day he chanced to see her pretty head And leaned and looked again, and grew to love her. –Ella Wheeler Wilcox Though the cold and chilly season seems like an unlikely time for Flowers to bloom, nature has formulated […]

There’s no doubt about it, technology is forever evolving and every season online retailing seems to develop a new flavor. In the year gone by, Social Gifting was the buzz word in e-commerce and consumers on social media sites individually, or in groups, purchased gifts (e-gifts) for their friends and family. As the upcoming star […]

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 […]

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 […]

The term Cyber Monday refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday. It is believed to be the ceremonial kick-off of the holiday online shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. While Black Friday is associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores, “Cyber Monday” symbolizes a busy day for online retailers. Cyber Monday […]

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     […]

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 […]