International Friendship Day is celebrated annually, on the first Sunday of August, in several countries. It was initially declared a holiday in honor of friends in the United States by the U.S. Congress in 1935. Flowers are the most popular friendship day gift, because they convey so much through their symbolism. According to the recent survey of the Floral Association of America, there was said to be an increase of 30% in the sale of flowers in the week preceding Friendship day. These numbers have seen a rather unprecedented growth of the last decade or so thanks to the surging marketing techniques which have made Friendship day a major holiday on the calendar.
This is a special day to love and cherish your friends and to let them know how much you care about them and what better way to do that than by gifting them Friendship Day flowers. Some Flowers have come to be associated with friendship.
Friendship Flowers
Yellow Roses-: Yellow Roses are a time-tested symbol of true friendship and a celebration of joy, gladness, happiness, hope and freedom. A brilliant way to say ‘I Care’, ‘Welcome Back’ or ‘Remember Me’. A yellow rose can be sent to signify the start of a friendship. Yellow is the color to capture the heart of your special someone. With an alluring and dramatic arrangement of these delightful and gorgeous roses it will easily convey your message into the hearts of those who receive them.
Peach Roses-: The perfect rose to show sociability, friendship, gratitude, desire and appreciation. In addition they can also be used to convey admiration or sympathy. show sympathy, wish someone a happy birthday. Whatever the occasion, peach roses are nice because they are different and show a personal touch to your gift of flowers.
Violets-: The violets stand for faithfulness and modesty. Legend has it that Josephine wore a string of violets around her neck when she married Napoleon. Thereafter on every anniversary Napoleon always sent her a bouquet of Violets. Appreciate the goodness and faithfulness of your best friends by giving her a bouquet of violets on this friendship day.
You could also choose to send your friend a bouquet of her favorite flowers whether they are Tulips or Orchids. After all what are friends for? As far as Friendship Day flowers go, it is advisable to order your flowers online from a grower. Eliminating the middleman means the flowers cost you much less. Don’t get swayed by the Special Friendship Day arrangements, instead create your own fresh flower arrangement as this will cost you less. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and get your friends some flowers.
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