volunteer appreciation-say it with flowers

Flowers and more  flowers we  use as a motion of kindness and appreciation.

We  give them to those we love.

show them how important they are

to show appreciation,

show to celebrate an occasion,

even to sympathize.

What we don’t know is that giving certain types of flowers, and even their colors, actually have meanings of their own.

Flowers have their own language

During medieval and Renaissance times, flowers were often given moral meanings. This is apparent in artwork where saints are often portrayed with flowers that symbolize the saints’ virtues. “Some of the Christian symbols for Virginity or Chastity are the white rose, the myrtle, a vessel or vase, the lily, and the unicorn,” according to Liana DeGirolami Cheney in an edition of Sixteenth Century Journal.

During Victorian times, flowers were used initially to create or add emotion. The language of flowers, sometimes called floriography, began being used as a discreet form of communication. During the’th century, sending coded messages using flowers became popular. Based on a Turkish secret language of flowers, known as Persian Salaam, a coded bouquet could be sent to declare feelings of attraction or even love.

Back in’19, a book entirely about meanings of flowers called “Le Language des Fleurs,” was written by Madame Charlotte de la Tour. A similar book, “Language of Flowers” by Kate Greenaway, was written in’84 and is still being used nowadays.

Japan also has a language of flowers, which they call “Hanakotoba.” Greeting cards printed in Japan use the Hanakotoba code, and still apply the flower-language in popular culture such as in films and animation, like the anime program “Wei Kreuz.”

Popular Flower Meanings

Purchase or borrow a flower dictionary to see the various meanings and interpretations of flowers. Some of the most popular flowers and their significances are listed below:

* Buttercup – riches

*Pink carnations – a woman’s love

* Chrysanthemum – love in general

* Forget-me-not – true love

* Lavender – devotion, distrust

* Purple lilac – first emotion of love

* White lily – purity

* Peach blossom- long-life

* Red rose – true love

* Sunflower – pure and noble thoughts

* Yellow tulip – hopeless loveSweetheart Chocolate Rose Candy Bouquet – 1 Dozen Roses in a Gift Basket