Plants Associated With Particular Holidays
When mention is made of certain species, what immediately comes to mind is a particular day that is celebrated; i.e., they serve as 'holiday plants.' In a couple of cases, holiday plants even assume the names of the special days with which they are associated (Christmas cactus and Easter lily). More commonly, the holiday plants are simply part of lore and celebration.
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Christmas Plants - Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Kiss and forget. At Christmas we kiss under the mistletoe, then forget it for another year. But there’s more to mistletoe than kisses: Druids and Norse, diverse botany, medical controversy, literary fame. And how about the origin of the term?
Roses as the "Valentine's Day Plant" - Meanings of Rose Colors
Each rose color symbolizes something, according to a traditional code. Before you buy roses as gifts, make sure you understand the code. Also learn how to grow rose bushes. An outline of the steps from planting rose bushes in the ground to pruning them.
Saint Patrick's Day - Shamrocks and Four-Leaf Clovers
Although often associated with each other as St. Patrick's Day holiday plants, the shamrock tradition is quite distinct from the 4-leaf clover tradition. Find out why. Also discover why some regard clover as a low-maintenance alternative to lawn grass.
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