What does carnation mean?

Carnations symbolize love and respect. Carnations of different colors have different languages. White carnations represent pure feelings; Pink carnations represent young and beautiful; Red carnations represent health and longevity; Yellow carnations represent gratitude; Purple carnations represent vagaries; Striped carnations mean sorry.

Carnation is the official flower of "Mother's Day" in many cultures in the world, which is traditionally related to this occasion. The tradition of Mother's Day began with Anna Marie Jarvis (1864-1948), who was the founder of American Mother's Day.

She was the first to use carnations in memory of her dead mother. After Anna's mother died, Anna organized a memorial service and sent 500 white carnations to all the mothers who participated in the activity. White carnation is her mother's favorite flower. 19 12, Anna set up "Mother's Day International Association" to publicize this day.

Carnation anecdote:

In Greek mythology, there are many legends about carnations. It is said that there was a girl in Greece who made a living by knitting carnation crowns. She is highly praised by painters and poets for her exquisite skills. However, due to the prosperous business, she attracted the jealousy of her peers and was eventually assassinated. Apollo, the sun god, turned the girl into a beautiful carnation in memory of her. Therefore, in Greece, some people call carnations crowns and crowns, praising their sacred status.

In France, it is said that carnations were made by Diana, the goddess. She was afraid of being tempted by a handsome shepherd boy and throwing her eyes on the ground, so the French called carnations "Qeillet", which means "small eyes".

There is a Miss Anna Chavez in Philadelphia, USA. Her mother died on 9 May 1906. She was sad and missed it. On the anniversary of her mother's death the following year, she wore white carnations on her lapels as a souvenir. At the same time, she called on the public to set up a festival to celebrate their mothers, so that all daughters can present red carnations to their living mothers and thank them for raising their kindness.

This initiative has gained more and more sympathy and support from the broad masses. Thanks to our unremitting activities, we finally got a resolution from the US Congress at 19 14, and decided that the second Sunday in May should be Mother's Day every year.