You don't have to wait for National Flower Day to have flowers in your day-to-day life, but it can be a reason to be surrounded by even more flowers. Celebrated each year on March 21st, National Flower Day celebrates the first official day of spring, and guess what? The anticipated season for many around the world is coming up very quickly!
National Flower Day - Nature’s Petal Party
Immediately following the first day of spring, thousands of people worldwide celebrate National Flower Day. Springtime flowers have such an impact that sometimes even words can't describe them. Many around the world adore the start of this time of the year because it's a sign that thousands of flowers are about to bloom and make lives and spaces happier and brighter with their colors, textures, and shapes. Sunshine and flowers make the greatest duo and people are eager to celebrate the beginning of this fantastic season.
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Spring's Grand Flower Bash for National Flower Day
Everything lovely about spring is almost in the air, including that distinctive aroma of optimism and rekindled vitality. Buds and petals of several colors slowly raise their heads to face the sun and without a doubt, flowers effectively capture the feelings of it. You are surely aware that giving flowers is the best idea no matter when and where. Flowers will always be there for you.
Few things have the power to boost moods as flowers do. For National Flower Day, how about thinking about what your all-time favorite flowers are, and making sure to gift them to yourself or the people you love the most?
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History of National Flower Day and Why It’s Celebrated
With the finding of floral fossils, the earliest link between flowers and their significance to people may be traced back to the Paleolithic period. Likewise, gifting flowers has always been a paramount part of life and society. Flowers would play a significant role in ancient myths and legends from all cultures and were highly regarded in ancient Greece, as various gods were connected to them.
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March's National Flower Day arrives just in time to let you soak in and admire the beauty of nature. How flowers are there for you, how they're accessible for everyone, every day. The occasion is ideal for expanding your flower garden or giving the people you love the most a dose of flowers to cheer them up day after day. It's a perfect day for a quick hike or a stroll through the park, and stop and stare as well as enjoy the company of camellias, tulips, roses, or any of your favorite flowers. It's difficult not to exude happiness as you take in the colorful accents in the gardens around you.
During human history, flowers have sprung up on Earth and in the human heart. They give the start of the spring season an extra boost, and people look forward to it because the happiness flowers give humans is incomparable, as well as bringing color to drab days. Flowers can be used to express love, joy, and happiness for any occasion. They brighten anyone's day with their beauty and smell.
For centuries, this day has been a time to recognize the beauty of nature. Flowers carry meaning—love, friendship, and harmony—and their colors and scents have a way of lifting our spirits. Take a moment to notice them today and always.
National Flower Day Timeline
To start the journey of this day, you must go back to the 1860s. The tradition of florist shops and floral arrangements became popular in the United States in the mid-1800s, beginning the commercialized exchange of flowers. A couple of years later, in 1884, the first rose parade was seen, taking place in Pasadena, California, an event that greatly increased the popularity of flowers.
Later on, in 1910, Mother's Day was established in the United States, becoming a prominent annual occasion for flower-giving. 55 years later, the first Cherry Blossom festival was held. Japan contributed thousands of cherry blossom trees to be planted in Washington D.C., establishing the first National Cherry Blossom Festival. In 1986, there was an event that marked the industry of flowers. The rose was declared the national flower of the United States by President Ronald Reagan. Years later, in 2017, National Flower Day was officially recognized as a cultural holiday, encouraging the appreciation of flowers in all their shapes and colors.
Ways to Celebrate National Flower Day
Flowers speak when words fall short. They celebrate achievements, offer comfort in loss, and express love in special moments. A bright tulip arrangement, for example, is a perfect way to welcome spring and National Flower Day.
Try one of these quick and easy suggestions if you want to celebrate and have this day for yourself:
- Take a relaxing bath infused with natural flower essences such as lavender
- Set up a tiny window box with your preferred flowers
- Grow your own flowers! Visit your local nursery and pick up some flower seeds, bulbs, or plants. Plant them in the garden, and watch them bloom. You can also create a small flower pot garden for your windowsill
- Discover how to include flowers in your favorite cuisine or recipe
- Get some friends together for a special wine and paint night where you attempt to recreate some famous flower-themed works of art
- Head outside and take photos of flowers in nature. Flowers are everywhere: in gardens, along roadsides, in fields — you can find them almost anywhere! Capture the beauty of the blooms with your camera
- Build a collage of your favorite floral moments and hang these pictures in your room
- Hug your bouquet of flowers
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Reasons to Love National Flower Day
Flowers represent emotions and occasions. National Flower Day allows people to celebrate the beauty and significance of flowers. They have long been used to convey emotions such as love, sympathy, and gratitude, and they are frequently associated with important events such as weddings, funerals, and anniversaries.
Secondly, studies have shown that being surrounded by flowers can improve your mental health and well-being. Both their colors and pleasant fragrances can boost mood, reduce stress, and even improve memory and concentration.
Last but not least, this day is an excellent opportunity to learn about the importance of flowers and plants in our ecosystem. They provide food and habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are vital for the reproduction of many plants, including those that we rely on for food.
Who's a fan of celebrating flowers all year long? The happiness and mood boost that flowers give are like no other.
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