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“Earth laughs in flowers” by Ralph Waldo Emerson, in his popular literary work titled Hamatreya, vividly describes the significance of flowers and their aesthetic beauty. And Easter flowers are indeed very special, for they make the occasion more auspicious and vibrant. Charming Easter flower bouquets in shades of purple combined with wide array of lavender flowers and tulip garden flowers make an ideal flower centerpiece on the occasion of Easter. |
According to Christian belief, Easter is the celebration of resurrection of Jesus Christ. Legend has it that lilies sprung in the place where Jesus’ blood drops fell; hence lilies are the traditional Easter flowers in many countries. Another spring tradition which is popular since the 18th century is Easter Bonnets made from fresh cut or silk flowers, ribbons, laces and tiny stuffed toys, worn especially by little girls.
Flowers on Easter bear true resemblance to the advent of spring season hence flower blossoms with contrasting colors containing roses, lilies, aster, palm leaves and foliages are a common sight during the Easter celebrations. Easter flowers like azalea holds a special significance since it stands for temperance, chrysanthemum for cheerfulness and rest, daffodil for unrequited love, hyacinth for comeliness, tulip for declaration of love and lily symbolizes purity and majesty. This entire range of beautiful flowers combines to form a great floral arrangement on Easter. The churches every where are decorated with Easter flowers, mainly with lilies reminding worshipers of the new life that comes through the resurrection of Jesus. In ancient times, lily was also known as ‘Pash-flower’, ‘Pasque flower’, and ‘Passion flower’. Today in some churches Easter mornings begin with white lilies in remembrance of loved ones, who passed away.
Just weeks before the arrival of the actual day of Easter, florists all over the major cities of America and Europe announce pre-Easter flower shows with discounts on certain floral corsages. In different countries like UK and Russia, the pussy willow is the Easter flower. Whereas in southern France and northern Italy the Easter Flower is narcissuses while in Germany, bouquets made of red flowers are popular during Easter as they symbolize God's blood. Another German tradition, that’s fast catching up in USA, is decorating evergreen or leafless trees with eggs on Easter. Easter flower gift baskets ornamented with Easter bunnies, toys, and chocolates are also gaining wide popularity in the recent times.
So add up to the fervor of the season through these enchanting Easter flowers.
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