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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 September Birth Flower is the
Aster.
The History
and traditions surrounding the September Birth Flower, the
Aster 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 Aster,
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 Sapphire, and also
flowers - the first traditions and origins of the September 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 Aster. A lover could then
send flowers which conveyed a hidden romantic meaning.
The
Meaning of the
September Birth Flower, the Aster
The meaning of the
September Birth Flower, the Aster is Love, Faith, Wisdom and symbolizes Valor.
The Hidden message of
September Birth Flower, the Aster
The hidden message of the Birth Flower, the aster, so favored during
the Victorian era was "Take care of yourself for me".
Colors of the Aster
The colors of the September Birth Flower, the Aster, include the following:
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Pink
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Red
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White
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Lilac
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Mauve
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 Aster, 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 September Birth Flower, including the
Aster, 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 September Birth Flower and
their meaning adds to the significance of the flowers. The special
events where it would be appropriate to give the September Birth Flower, the
Aster are as
follows:
Information about the
September Birth Flower, the Aster
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Definition of the Aster: Any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs
of the genus Aster with showy daisy-like flowers
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There are many species of the family Asteraceae
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The
September Birth Flower, the Aster
is also called starworts and the September Flower
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The name "Aster" is
derived from the Greek word for "star", and refers to the shape of
the flower head
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