Bring Flowers To Someone Day
May 15, Thursday
History of the holiday
The exact origin of Bring Flowers To Someone Day is unknown, but the tradition of giving flowers goes back to ancient times. In many cultures, flowers have always been a symbol of love, care, respect, and well-wishes. The holiday is intended to remind us of a simple but very important gesture that can uplift the mood and create a warm atmosphere.
Why celebrate Bring Flowers To Someone Day?
- Flowers improve the mood of both the recipient and the giver.
- A small gesture of attention can strengthen relationships.
- Giving flowers without a reason highlights the sincerity of feelings.
- It’s a way to show care and kindness in everyday life.
How to celebrate this day
- Give a bouquet to a loved one, friend, or relative.
- Cheer up a colleague with a small floral surprise at work.
- Give a flower to a random passerby and see their smile.
- Organize a flower arranging workshop or attend a flower exhibition.
- Grow flowers yourself and give them on this day.
Interesting facts about giving flowers
- In Ancient Egypt, flowers were often presented as part of religious rituals.
- In Japan, the art of Ikebana (flower arranging) holds special significance and conveys deep emotions.
- During the Victorian era in Europe, there was an entire "language of flowers" (floriography), where each flower had its own hidden meaning.
- Giving a single flower is sometimes valued even more than a whole bouquet because of the symbolism of uniqueness.
Why are flowers a universal symbol of attention?
- Their natural beauty evokes positive emotions.
- Flowers easily convey feelings without words.
- They are appropriate for almost any situation – from joyful events to words of support.
- Giving flowers is a universal language of kindness, understood all over the world.