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Birth Month Flowers
There are specific flowers which are traditionally given
according to the month that a person is born. The December Birth Flower
is the Narcissus. The History and traditions surrounding the December
Birth Flower, the Narcissus is fascinating.
There are many myths and legends about the origins of this
tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the
Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the
Narcissus,
could be said to date back to these times. During Roman birthday
celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought
gifts. The gifts included gemstone jewelry, such as the Turquoise, and also
flowers - the first traditions and origins of the December Birth Flower.
The Language of Flowers
The language of
flowers developed during the highly conservative period of the Victorian
era. The Victorians were strongly restricted by the rules of etiquette
when it was considered totally inappropriate to express feelings of love
or affection. The "Language of Flowers" therefore evolved when a message
was assigned to specific flower such as the Narcissus. A lover could then
send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
The
Meaning of the
December Birth Flower, the Narcissus
The meaning of the
December Birth Flower, the Narcissus is respect, modesty and
faithfulness.
The Hidden message of
December Birth Flower, the Narcissus
The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the Narcissus, so favored during
the Victorian era varied "You're the Only One".
Colors of the Narcissus
The colors of the December Birth Flower, the Narcissus, include the following:
Birth Month Flowers - Gifts for Special Occasions
All over the World people give Birth Month Flowers as gifts to celebrate
special occasions or events. Flowers, such as the Narcissus, are always given to celebrate the
birth of a new baby and included in wedding flowers or a wedding
bouquet. Many people also like to give December Birth Flower, including the
Narcissus, to celebrate special
events at different times and months of the year and especially during
holiday periods. Knowing the flowers which are associated with the December Birth Flower and
their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers. The special
events where it would be appropriate to give the December Birth Flower, the
Narcissus are as
follows:
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Month of December Flowers, the
Narcissus or Holly, to celebrate
Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's Eve
Information about the
December Birth Flower, the Narcissus
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Definition of the Narcissus: A bulbous plant having erect linear
leaves and showy yellow or white flowers comprising the daffodils
and jonquils of several kinds
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This flower is native to the Mediterranean region, but a few species
are found through central Asia to China
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The
December Birth Flower, the Narcissus
is also called the Daffodil
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In Wales it is traditional to wear a daffodil on Saint David's Day
(March 1st)
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