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History of the Tradition of Flower Giving
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Giving flowers as a gift has been consistent through different periods and cultures. But when exactly did it start?
In this article, we explore the history of the practice of flower giving. We'll see how it developed through history and spread around the world.
Finally, we discover why this tradition was so vital in the Victorian Era. We see how almost everyone knew exactly the meanings and messages flowers held.
For a crash course on the language of flowers, check out our other articles!
Flowers and Gift-Giving Traditions.
The origins of gifting flowers go back to the time of Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and the Roman Empire.
These three societies often used flowers in religious practices. They based their own personal use of flowers on their beliefs.
The Greeks used them as props for storytelling. They also made them into decoration for ceremonies. Later, they began exchanging flowers to show devotion towards each other.
Societies all throughout history have continued the tradition of gifting flowers. During the Middle Ages, people from Turkey put together the first list of symbolisms for flowers.
This later extended throughout the world. Other cultures fine-tuned these to their customs and beliefs.
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