Comments for Feelings and Flowers

Comment on Funeral Etiquette Guide by Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:14:02 +0000

We have a Korean funeral to go to tonight and we want to be respectful as far as what to wear & what to expect. Not sure of their religion but the service is in a Korean church. Do they have viewings in the church? HELP!!

Comment on April Showers Bring May Flowers – Discussing the Rhyme by Bryan Kriel

Bryan Kriel — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:31:28 +0000

I am no expert, however I feel the origin can me traced to the prologue of the Canterbury Tales, the first four lines.

When that April with his showers soote its showers sweet
The drought of March hath piercd to the root
And bathd every vein in such liquor rootlet / liquid
Of which virtúe engendered is the flower;2
5 When Zephyrus eke with his sweet breath West Wind also
Inspird hath in every holt and heath grove & field
The tender cropps, and the young sun young shoots / Spring sun
Hath in the Ram his half course y-run,3 in Aries / has run
And small fowls maken melody little birds
10 That sleepen all the night with open eye Who sleep
(So pricketh them Natúre in their couráges), spurs / spirits
Then longen folk to go on pilgrimáges, people long
And palmers for to seeken strang strands pilgrims / shores
To fern hallows couth in sundry lands,4 distant shrines known
15 And specially from every shir’s end county’s
Of England to Canterbury they wend go
The holy blissful martyr for to seek, St. Thomas Becket
That them hath holpen when that they were sick.

Comment on Wedding Flowers – the Origins of the Tradition by Razibul Hassan

Razibul Hassan — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:58:46 +0000

Well written. I was trying to compose an article on “Flowers in Wedding- Looking back to the History”, and during my research, your article popped up on the Google SERP. Thanks a lot for the quality article. I’d like to add an interesting section here, Few Flowers and their meaning at a large:

Acacia: Friendship
Agapanthus: Secret Love
Magnolia: Love of Nature
Dahlia: Dignity and Elegance
Jasmine: Amiability
Pink Rose: Perfect Happiness
White Rose: Charm and Innocence
Red Rose: Love and Desire
white and red Rose: Unity
Orange Rose: Passion
Yellow Rose: Joy and Gladness
Rosebud: Beauty and youth
Tulip: Love and Passion
Orange Lily: Wealth
White Lily: Sweetness
Yellow Lily: Gaiety, walking on air
Lily of the Valley: Humility, Sweetness, Return of Happiness

Comment on Poppy Flowers – Historical Significance by Nell

Nell — Wed, 25 May 2011 21:52:36 +0000

The red poppy in Canada is associated with the Fallen, those who serve in our military and die in its uniform – the War Dead of Canada, whose names are inscribed in our national Books of Remembrance, and have individual identity files on our electronic Virtual War Memorial. Nothing to do civilians; we haven’t had that kind of war.
The lapel replica is trademarked to the Royal Canadian Legion since WW2, and used by it as a fundraiser for ex-service personnel, our military veterans and related charitable activities.

Comment on Did you know there were two Mother’s Days? by Tyson

Tyson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:20:57 +0000

Great post! Very interesting origin of Mother’s Day.

Comment on Zen Garden History and Defining Characteristics by Annalese Hayes

Annalese Hayes — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:39:41 +0000

This was a very useful peice of information!!!!! Im trying to do a history report, due very soon and this website gave me a lot of handy information.

Comment on Zen Garden History and Defining Characteristics by Deena

Deena — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:25:54 +0000

Adam,
Do you know of a resource for the purchase of a wooden(or bamboo?) rake for a Zen dry garden?