Christmas Flowers – Boost the mood During Christmas Everyone responds differently to Christmas. The childish glee and excitement vanishes for many people as responsibilities and hardships begin to pile up. In that case, all hope is not lost. There are some things that can lift up your mood and help you enjoy the festive occasions as happily as the family next door. And Christmas flowers are one of those things. As festive and happy Christmas season feels, the occasion is not a bucket full of happiness for everyone. This occasion also resurfaces several painful memories for some individuals and as a result, they end up feeling extremely sad, lethargic and gloomy. Even more so if they are all alone in the house, with few gifts under the Christmas tree. It’s called holiday depression and it has been estimated that 4 million people in UK will spend Christmas alone this year. The USA is not much different either. There are many ways to change that, and those who are closer to these lonesome people can do more about it than the individuals themselves. And one of these things includes delivering bouquets ad bouquets full of fragrant, Christmas flowers to them. You can have it for yourself too. A mood research conducted by Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital discovered that flowers can give you a good emotional boost in the mornings. Flowers are also known for their stress beating features and fostering happiness all around. Let’s discover some of the best Christmas flowers that can bring colors and happiness in everyone’s life. • Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are packed with festivity vibes. And they even allow you to be unorthodox and go with colors that do not necessarily belong to a Christmas palette. In fact, it will be much better for your mood boosting if you opt for light pink, purple and silver hydrangeas. Hydrangeas are found in full bloom during this holiday season, so you’ll always get freshly cut flowers delivered to you for the Christmas day. Hydrangeas make beautiful wreaths so that you can hang them on your door to exude welcoming and cozy vibes around your home. Hydrangea bouquets or vases as centre pieces also create a romantic balance in the house. Couples celebrating Christmas for the first time together can also opt for the beautiful hydrangeas. In South Africa, hydrangeas are called “Christmas flowers” because of their splendid pink and blue petals around this time of the year. • Poinsettia Poinsettia has begun to be seen as a signature Christmas flower just recently. All thanks to an individual with a distinguished eye for creativity. Once upon a time, this beautiful flower used to be a source for a fever cure. Now, this flower is a prized commodity, because in Mexico, it grows and blooms for a very short period and only around Christmas time. The red poinsettia is unique too as it comes with a weed like foliage, and adds green to the flower arrangement. The flowers instantly light up the room with their bright and lovely presence. The shape of poinsettia is unique too. The petals of the poinsettia flower are almost star-like in shape. This unique shape has led many to believe that it is the Star of Bethlehem. There’s also another story behind the flower that strengthens its association with Christmas celebrations. According to one old Mexican legend, there was once a girl named Pepita who was poor and had nothing to present to baby Jesus on Christmas Eve service. Her cousin, in an attempt to cheer her up, told her that even the smallest gift, given by someone who loves Jesus will make him happy. In earnest, Pepita picked up a small handful of weeds from the side of the road and made a small bouquet. As she placed these weeds at the bottom of the nativity scene, it burst into bright red flowers. These flowers are today known as poinsettias. • Carnations Carnations bring a blast of colors with their variety of hues. Christmas is already dull and grey, thanks to all the snow and chill around. But carnations can beat that with its vivid arrangement of blooms. The flower scientists from around the world have been able to work as one with nature and as a result we have carnations in colors. But breaking the rules has worked in our favor, because centerpieces made of carnations are a sight for sore eyes. It’s impossible not to be cheered up with these chic looking flowers around the house. If you know someone who has had an exceptionally bad year, make sure you get these beauties delivered to their doorstep. These cheery flowers seem to be make promises of good things in store. What’s more is that they are eye catching too. It’s impossible for someone to visit you during Christmas and not shower you with compliments. • Lilies Lilies are another one of the festive blooms that are just bound to lift up your mood and get you into the holiday spirit. These blooms are brilliantly white and reflect the winter snow outside your home. But you are not limited by color choices when it comes to lilies. You can opt for a brighter palette to match your house décor. Lilies are beautiful and last longer than other flowers. There is just something about lilies that make them the happy flowers. Lilies are perfect for pairing with other fresh Christmas flowers, but even alone, they can add a cozy décor in the room and help you enjoy the general aura of the holiday, even if you are all alone. Lilies exude happiness and help you become your own best company. • Roses How can we talk about flowers and not mention rose? That must be a crime of some sort, or at least the literary police would think so. Most people only associate roses with Valentine’s Day, and they are wrong to do so. Is a holiday celebrations not a good enough reason to express your love and gratefulness to the people around you? You don’t need us to tell you how beautiful roses are or the beautiful meaning they hides behind their fragrant velvety petals. Not only does a rose give you an excellent opportunity to decorate your house, but it also offers a wide range of colors. Pair your favorite roses with the wintery accents like pinecones and other ornaments and give them a whole new meaning and look. Roses will not only help boost your mood but will also give your house an awe-inspiring look. While the smell of roses is really something, it is their looks too that can help you during Christmas. According to the journal of Physiological Anthropology, a person feels much more relaxed and comfortable by just looking at roses. Flower arrangements are gorgeous and you won’t even have to work too hard for them. Just place your order in a flower shop and have these beautiful blooms delivered to your doorsteps. • Tulips A bouquet of red and white tulips is a classic Christmas flower arrangement. But don’t let traditions define you too much, you can even go for pink and red and other tulips to make your house prettier and your mood better. The latter arrangement will give your house a more modern and chic twist. Like most flowers, tulips too have a profound history. In the olden days, tulips played a significant role in shaping the art and culture of Persia and Turkey. You won’t find yourself short of options when you want a variety of colors in tulips. They are available in a wide spectrum of colors and have such a distinct shape, that they can be spotted from miles away. A yellow tulip represents hope, brightness, and warmth. It wishes the recipient best for the future. If you know someone who is going through lots of failures, present them with about of yellow tulips this Christmas and let them know that the best has yet to come. When yellow, purple, and red tulips end up in a bouquet or vase together, they create a harmonious and synergetic environment in the house, creating the perfect mood for a festive occasion like Christmas. • Orchids Orchids are delicate and pretty looking blooms that remain flourished and fresh for a long time. They might appear fragile, but they are not, it is just their shape that is almost sculptural and graceful. Orchids are very suitable for giving as well. Orchids have such a subtle and special look about them that they make the recipient feel better and warm their heart. Without using any words, orchids helps you express that you were thinking about the person or were aware of their troubles and are now here to help them out. Orchids are one of the most thoughtful flowers and are perfect presents. Their meanings are deep too. Orchids are used to indicate fertility, luxury, beauty and love among many other things. They are ideal for celebratory occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Orchids have mood enhancing colors and help you pull out of the winter blues and enjoy life though the toughest of times. The Feng Shui practitioners strongly believe in positive energy around the room, and one of their favorite accessories is orchids. So if you want to spread some positivity this Christmas, decorate the house with these pretty blooms. • Lily of the Valley The beautiful tiny buds of the lily of the Valley are not just a sight for sore eyes – they are exceptional blooms that bring out feelings of positivity. It is their fragrance that brings cherished memories to the surface and spreads happiness. And smelling its scent in the winter time is something truly blissful. Arrangements of lily of the valley all around the house on Christmas Eve will make you not even want to leave the house. Lily of the valley signifies purity, innocent, chastity and humility. But there another meaning that makes this flower the most perfect thing to place on the windowsill on Christmas. It means the return of happiness. If you take good care of these flowers, they’ll even last till New Year’s Eve and inspire you to start the new chapter of your life with a more positive attitude. • Gladiolas Gladiolas are attractive flowers with colors that are wide ranging yet pastel, giving a distinguished appearance. But that’s not the only thing makes gladiolas stand out. These blooms are also very uniquely shaped with sword like petals. You’ll find them in a range of colors and can either use just one or all of them for your Christmas décor this year. In addition to looks, Gladiolas also have several deep meanings behind them. These pretty blooms represent perseverance, faithfulness, sincerity, strength of character, infatuation, and integrity. In old times, Gladiolas were believed to be the flowers of the gladiators with their sword like shape. Here are some of the meanings of the different colors of gladiolas flowers: • Red – Passion and affection • Pink – Motherly love and Femininity • Purple – Charm, elegance, and mysteriousness • White – Innocence and purity • Yellow – Cheerfulness, joyousness and compassion Christmas and holidays in general are not always happy days for everyone. There are people who have no family in the world, or cannot afford going to them or have no money to celebrate it like everyone else. These people are not exactly joyous for the approaching event, if anything they feel worse. It is your and our responsibility to be more conscious of the people around us. Bouquets of beautiful flowers, a few smiles, an invitation or just a gift can make their day. This Christmas, let’s try to be more generous with our happiness and spread it around. If you need flowers for that, then you can check out our Christmas collection. Trust us, you’ll feel a thousand times better and happier by making others happy. To Order Christmas Flowers go to: https://www.enchanted-florist-franklin-tn.com/christmas-flowers.html or call 615-814-4922