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When the time calls for special occasions, the best gift to give can be flowers. They can be cut from a garden or purchased from a florist. They’re abundant during most major holidays. But, flowers can also express sympathy and sorrow. Certain bouquets of flowers can mean something special to the receiver. Even single flowers in general can send tender meanings to the person you’re giving them to.
Roses are the most popular flower to give anyone. But, the different colors of roses symbolize and mean various things. A red rose symbolizes love, passion and also expresses respect. White roses often mean purity, innocence and humility. This is why they’re so often used at weddings. A mix of roses, particularly yellow and red, conveys happiness.
Lilies are another flower that can express strong meanings. Peruvian lilies represent devotion and friendship. The stargazer lily conveys empathy and understanding. In fact, lilies are the flowers often used at funerals. Not only does their silent beauty adorn the vases at a viewing, but it serves another purpose. Lilies in their pink and white colors often symbolize that the soul has left the body. It also conveys comfort to the viewers that the soul has reached innocence and heaven, after death.
While special occasions are perfect for flowers, you don’t have to wait for them to give flowers. Most of the time, flowers are used to say “I love you,” or, “I’m sorry.” No matter what the occasion, flowers are the best way to greet someone hello, make someone smile, or to soften the blow of goodbye.
