| In many different cultures, flowers hold special meaning. | | | | Some flowers have double meanings. For instance, the |
| Giving different types of flowers in different social | | | | lilac can mean both love and the absence of passion. |
| situations can carry a significant meaning to both the | | | | The peony can mean both a happy marriage as well |
| person giving the flowers as well as the recipient of | | | | as shame. The petunia can represent both a soothing |
| the flowers. In addition to the types of flowers, | | | | presence as well as a presence that invokes anger. |
| different colored flowers can also carry with them a | | | | The gladioli can symbolize both the need for a break |
| different meaning. What's more, the meaning of | | | | from a relationship as well as sincerity. |
| flowers in Thailand can carry with it a significantly | | | | Flowers, and more importantly giving flowers, are an |
| different meaning than those in other parts of the | | | | important part of culture in Thailand. Flowers are given |
| world. For instance, in the United States, white flowers | | | | to a hostess for a dinner party or other such event as |
| are common to celebrate weddings and births while in | | | | well as various other events and situations, including |
| Thailand white flowers are given in funerals. | | | | eternal love. It is important to learn the meaning of |
| Many flowers carry a common symbolic mean in | | | | flowers before selecting blooms, as many in Thailand |
| Thailand. Roses in general are symbolic of love, but the | | | | are aware of their special meanings, and giving a |
| color of the rose can carry a different meaning. Red | | | | flower with the wrong meaning can have negative |
| roses are often associated with romantic love while | | | | ramifications. However, selecting the right blooms can |
| yellow roses are associated with platonic love or | | | | carry special significance and endear the recipient to |
| friendship. Chrysanthemums and Daisies are given as | | | | you. |
| a sign of friendship and happiness. | | | | |