Flowers give voice to our innermost feelings. Almost all shades that exist naturally were first begotten of the flowers, it literally infiltrates a deeper meaning to everyone who appreciates. Poets, writers, artists, and even lovers have, for centuries used flowers to inspire art, work magic with words, and of course express love and desire.
Sending flowers in this age and time has become very vital, it is almost a point of contention if a dear one does not receive on one specific occasion, especially when the peers are getting treated to colorful blooms. Gifting flowers is often bundled with cakes, chocolates, clothes, and jewelry, which as of now is a norm worldwide although particularly to the upper-class in the society.
Roses, Gerberas, Carnations, Lilies, sunflower, Orchids, alstroemeria, chrysanthemums, gypsophila, statis, are commonly gifted in East Africa. Tulips though mostly looked for are not cultivated in EA, reason, we do not know!!
Flowers have a traditional hold on celebrations worldwide, other places Like the United Kingdom do appreciate and communicate with flowers based on the colors since time immemorial which has since been adopted worldwide for the same purpose.
Some flowers are inappropriate for some functions’ meanings and symbolism, it can be quite confusing and embarrassing situations if a bouquet despite the best intentions is gifted with the wrong choice of colors or end up with the wrong flowers for the right occasion in question.
While festivals and special days are great occasions to gift flowers; there is something to be said about floral arrangements for important milestones, personal celebrations, and solemnities. It is these occasions that are brimming with significance for the English. There is a lot of emotional significance and symbolism that goes into gifting flowers, at birthdays, weddings and funerals.