Thursday, 6 March 2014
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Hi, my name is Nur Atiqah Aliah Binti Khamis. I am 21 years old. I am studying at Alpha College of Technology in Bachelor of Business Administration with collaboration with Universiti Utara Malaysia. I live at Wangsa Keramat, Kuala Lumpur with my family. I create this blog because
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POINSETTIA AS A CHRISTMAS FLOWER...
Also known as the
Christmas Star and Christmas Flower, it’s said that this winter flower’s
association with Christmas comes from a Mexican legend. The story goes that a
child, with no means for a grander gift, gathered humble weeds from the side of
the road to place at the church alter on Christmas Eve. As the
congregation witnessed a Christmas miracle, the weeds turned into brilliant red
and green flowers.
TROPICAL FLOWER OR EXOTIC FLOWER???
Native
to the Tropics, areas of the world where the sun reaches a point directly
overhead at least once during the solar year, tropical flowers are
WHY RED TULIP BECOME A SYMBOL OF PERFECT LOVE???
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| EXAMPLE OF TULIP |
Originally from
Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where
they got their common name from the Turkish word for gauze (with which turbans
were wrapped). It reflecting the turban-like appearance of a tulip in full bloom.
By the 17th century, the popularity of tulips, particularly in the
Netherlands, became so great that the price of a single bulb soared to new
heights, causing markets to crash and putting into motion "tulip mania."
Although different tulip colors
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
DIFFERENT COLOR SYMBOLIZES DIFFERENT MEANINGS
The
story of lilac, according to Greek mythology, begins with a beautiful nymph
named Syringa (lilac’s botanical name). Captivated by her beauty, Pan, the god
of the forests and fields, chased Syringa through the forest. Frightened by
Pan’s affections, Syringa escaped him by turning herself into an aromatic bush and it become the flower we now refer to as lilac.
CARNATION AS A FLOWER THAT EXPRESS LOVE
With a history that
dates back more than 2,000 years, it's not surprising that carnations are rich
with symbolism, mythology and even debate. While some scholars suggest that
their name comes from the word "corone" (flower garlands) or
"coronation" because of its use in Greek ceremonial crowns, others
propose that it’s derived from the Latin "carnis" (flesh) referring
to the flower's original pinkish-hued color or "incarnacyon"
(incarnation), referring to the incarnation of God-made flesh.
BLUE FLOWER AS A SYMBOL OF....
Blue flowers hold a
special significance in the language of flowers and apparently – given their
long-standing popularity – a special place in our hearts as well. Whether it’s
the deep blue petals of an iris or the light blue lace of hydrangea, the wildflower
beauty of blue star anemone and commelina or the dramatic arch of blue
delphinium, blue flowers offer a cooling antidote to our over-stimulated lives
and anxious days.
A ROMANTIC AND TRAGIC STORY.
Legend
has said that the amaryllis, the stunning red flower we've come to associate
with the holidays began as a shy, timid nymph. Amaryllis fell deeply in love
with Alteo, a shepherd with Hercules' strength and Apollo's beauty, but her
affections were unrequited. She hope that she could win him over by
bestowing upon him the thing he desired most. Then,a flower so unique it had never
existed in the world before, Amaryllis sought advice from the oracle of
Delphi.
WHAT KIND OF FLOWER SYMBOLIZES A FRIENDSHIP?
Resembling a miniature lily,
alstroemeria, often called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas, was named
after its discoverer, Baron Claus von Alstromer, a Swedish baron who collected
the seeds on a trip to Spain in 1753. Today, this popular flower can be found
in a range of colors – from white to golden yellow, orange to apricot, pink to
red, lavender and purple.
HOW CAN THE FLOWERS GET THEIR SYMBOLISM AND MEANINGS ?
From the origin of a flower's name to its distinctive
characteristics and rich mythology, flowers are infused with symbolism and
meaning. Our flower meaning guide is designed to unravel these hidden
mysteries, uncover these floral gems and open you up to a whole new language –
the language of flowers.
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