PURE LOVE... CARNATION
A bloom with buds.
Standing for sweetness and loveliness, innocence and pure love, the white carnation is the historical good luck gift to women.
Cultivated for more than 2,000 years and named "flower of the gods," it was used to create garlands for ancient Greek ceremonies.
Renaissance-era paintings illustrate the tradition of the bride and groom exchanging white carnations at their wedding to signify the vow of faithfulness.
White carnations are still included in weddings because they symbolise pure love and good luck.
The flower also signifies courage, happiness and loyalty.
In many religions, white carnations are also used at funerals.
A white bouquet or casket spray at a funeral service imparts a message of peace and tranquility for the soul of the deceased.
The carnation is also classified as an edible flower. The petals, which have a peppery flavour, have been used to make the French liqueur Chartreuse since the 17th century. They were brought to America by early English settlers and were used to make teas as well as flavourings for preserves, jams and jellies.
Another popular use, still in practice today, is as a salad garnish.
It is the January birth month flower and the 1st wedding anniversary flower.
Scientific name: Dianthus
I wish you all a lovely day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)
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PURE LOVE... CARNATION
A bloom with buds.
Standing for sweetness and loveliness, innocence and pure love, the white carnation is the historical good luck gift to women.
Cultivated for more than 2,000 years and named "flower of the gods," it was used to create garlands for ancient Greek ceremonies.
Renaissance-era paintings illustrate the tradition of the bride and groom exchanging white carnations at their wedding to signify the vow of faithfulness.
White carnations are still included in weddings because they symbolise pure love and good luck.
The flower also signifies courage, happiness and loyalty.
In many religions, white carnations are also used at funerals.
A white bouquet or casket spray at a funeral service imparts a message of peace and tranquility for the soul of the deceased.
The carnation is also classified as an edible flower. The petals, which have a peppery flavour, have been used to make the French liqueur Chartreuse since the 17th century. They were brought to America by early English settlers and were used to make teas as well as flavourings for preserves, jams and jellies.
Another popular use, still in practice today, is as a salad garnish.
It is the January birth month flower and the 1st wedding anniversary flower.
Scientific name: Dianthus
I wish you all a lovely day and thank you for your visit, M, (*_*)
ALL IMAGES ARE BEST seen On Black, yours too!
For more of my work: www.indigo2photography.com
Please do not use any of my images on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit permission. © All rights reserved