Holiday Flowers - Gift Giving and Decorating

The big holiday celebrations are just around the corner now, and thoughts are turning to gifts, food, and decorating. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa; you don't have to get stuck in the same rut you may have been in for years when it comes to appropriate gift giving and decorating.
There are always those people you want to give a nice gift to, but just don't know what you should get. There are those you want to say thank you to for a great job done. Maybe you want to do something creatively different this year in your own decorating for the holidays.
There is a wonderful answer to these holiday dilemmas. Do it with flowers. That's right flowers. There are many beautiful varieties of blooms available during the fall and winter seasons. Tulips, Hyacinths, Poinsettias, and Narcissus are Christmas favorites. Send flowers to that someone you want to give a special gift to, and they will always remember your thoughtfulness.

There are so many ways to use them too. Place a live flower arrangement on the table for a centerpiece; nothing says elegance like live flowers. You don't have to confine yourself to the traditional red either. Think of a white and green centerpiece made up of white tulips and evergreen boughs for a beautiful winter tablescape. Or for a more unique look, try an arrangement using flowers and live succulents. It will last a long time if cared for properly. Use winter roses in your Christmas tree: Try pink rather than red. Put Paperwhite Narcissus in a blue vase on your Hanukah table. Use greenery in abundance for your Kwanzaa party. And, of course, you can place live poinsettias in the wreath hanging on your front door. Live flowers are especially lovely when used with tiny white lights. And you can't use too many of either during a holiday celebration, so get plenty of each. Flowers and candles make a serene setting in the bathroom. And, every work desk should have a plant or flowers on it all the time. It is cheery and brightens what might be a dark spot.
Greenery has been associated with the holidays dating back to the use of decorated trees, boughs of holly, fir garlands, and the list goes on. Only your imagination can hamper your creativity. With the use of colorful blooming bulbs, any greenery can be dressed up like a belle going to a ball. And of course there is always that sensuous perfume associated with some flowers. That mixed with the scent of evergreen will ensure everyone will remember your home for years to come.
When it comes to gift giving this holiday season don't settle for less. Try using colorful live flowers or greenery to lift one's holiday spirit, say thank you, or even as decoration in your own home!

Lotus

Lotus can be seen in many places.In China,lotus has been planted since 3000 years ago.Now in Liaoning and Zhejiang Province,some ancient lotus seed were found.It proves that lotus has a long history.But the lotus in Taiwan Province was brought in from Japan just 100 years ago.Now there is a large scale of lotus in Taiwan,gradually this becomes one of main sceneries there.Also some wild lotus were found in Asia,but in fact most of lotus are planted by people.Those lotus are used for eating and appreciating.

I like its flower best.Lotus has different,clean and average colors.It often has flower from June to September.Lotus flowers in the morning and closes in the evening.In China,there are some fossil of lotus pollen in Hemudu Culture which found in 1973.After determined carefully,they have a history of 7000 years.So from this point,we can know at least 7000 years ago,lotus was distributed in our country.
At the same time,lotus belongs to one of ten famous flowers in China.It has big flower,bright colors,charming flavor.What’s more,it has strong adaptability.No matter in large lake or in small flowerpot,it can be planted.In its flourishing history,it was planted in flowerpot by the palace or some rich families.But now,this kind of lotus can be seen quite often,this improves the value in its appreciation.

In addition,as it has the same pronunciation with peace,cooperation in Chinese,so in Chinese traditonal culture,lotus is regarded as a symbol of peace,harmony,cooperation and union.And it often stand for peaceful work,harmonious world.Therefore,from a certain aspect,appreciating lotus spreads China and Chinese culture.And we say that although lotus come from mire,it is quite pure.Thus Chinese people and lots of people who believe in Buddhism take this character as their mottos.From other aspect,lotus is a symbol and link of friendship.
In Suzhou City,the lunar calendar 24th,June is the Appreciating Lotus Festival.People say it is the birthday of lotus.Every in this day,lots of people will come together to appreciate beautiful lotus.That is a cheerful day!