Birth Month Flowers

September 4th, 2007

The Origins of Birth Month Flowers

The first flowers appeared on our Planet over 130 million years ago creating beauty, color and wonderful scents. Flowers have been given as gifts since time immemorial. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers could be said to date back to these times. The birthday celebrations included honoring the Roman Gods and decorating their altars with flowers. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included flowers - the first traditions and origins of Birth Month Flowers.

Birth Month Flowers

January - the Carnation or Snowdrop

February- the Violet or Primrose

March - the Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus)

April - the Sweet pea or Daisy

May - the Lily of the Valley

June - the Rose

July - the Larkspur or Water Lily

August - the Gladiolus or Poppy

September - the Aster or Morning Glory

October - the Calendula (Marigold)

November - the Chrysanthemum

December - he Narcissus





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