Bouquet CarnationsCarnations remain a favorite flower choice for many different occasions. They are immediately recognizable flowers, with a unique charm and allure that continues to captivate people around the globe. In fact, in many parts of the world, the popularity of carnations surpasses that of any other flower, including the popular rose. The carnations are bestowed with the ability to convey powerful sentiments and express the deepest feelings. These features are a perfect compliment to their classic beauty and long-lasting freshness. Bouquet carnations have retained their status as a floral mainstay and have proven themselves as lasting flowers in more ways than one.
Bouquet carnations are available at a number of dedicated florists and specialty shops around the world. They make excellent gifts and decorations. The meanings commonly associated with carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. Like many other flowers, different messages are also expressed with the flower's different color varieties. Light red carnations are often used to convey admiration, while the dark red versions express deeper sentiments of love and affection and while white carnations are associated with purity and luck, the pink carnations are synonymous with gratitude. In the early 20th century, carnations became the official flower of Mother's Day. In addition, carnations have found particular significance in many other cultures worldwide. Research has revealed that the name "carnation" comes from the word "coronation" or "corone" (flower garlands). This is because it was one of the flowers used in Greek ceremonial crowns. There are those also who think that the name stems from the Latin "carnis" for flesh, which refers to the original colour of the flower. Carnations are very popular flowers, especially as boutonnieres, in corsages, bouquets, and in a wide range of floral arrangements for all occasions. The flowers grow big, full blooms on strong, straight stems and the blooms last a long time. These flowers were referred to as "Jove's Flowers" in ancient Rome. This was to pay tribute to one of their beloved gods. In many parts of the world the red and pink carnations are used for expressing love and gratitude toward parents on Parents Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day. Sometimes, you see people wear a corsage of carnations on their left lapels, especially on Parents Day. The flower also honors teachers on Teacher's Day. Students, past and present, express their admiration and gratitude to their teachers with carnations. The name carnation is synonymous with 'admiration','love' and 'gratitude'. According to a popular Christian legend, carnations first appeared as Jesus carried the cross to Mount Calvary. While his blessed mother, Mary shed tears at Jesus' plight, carnations sprang up from where her tears fell! This is why the pink carnation is considered a symbol of a mother's undying love. In 1907 it was chosen as the emblem of Mother's Day, which is widely celebrated on the second Sunday in May. |