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Language of flowers – cryptological communication through the use or arrangement of flowers; Hanakotoba, also known as 花言葉 – Japanese form of the language of flowers; List of national flowers – flowers that represent specific geographic areas
Flores de Mayo (Spanish for "flowers of May") is a festival held in the Philippines in the month of May. It is one of the May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and lasts for the entire month. The Santacruzan (from the Spanish santa cruz, "holy cross") is the ritual pageant held on the last day of the Flores de Mayo.
Month: February; Secondary Flower: Iris. The most intellectual of spring flowers, irises represent wisdom and courage.Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, this birth flower also symbolizes ...
The best known modern May Day traditions, observed both in Europe and North America, include dancing around the maypole and crowning the Queen of May. Fading in popularity since the late 20th century is the tradition of giving of "May baskets", small baskets of sweets or flowers, usually left anonymously on neighbours' doorsteps.
A symbol of friendship and innocence, daisies might just be one of the sweetest and most cheerful flowers around. The classic white and yellow colors will brighten anyone's day.
May 15. Bring Flowers to Someone Day. International Day of Families. National Chocolate Chip Day. National Nylon Stocking Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day. Straw Hat Day. May 16. National Barbecue Day
Participants walk under arches, often carried and decorated with flowers or symbols of bounty. The Santacruzan custom in the Philippines is thus a fusion of both the May Marian devotions and celebrations surrounding Roodmas , which was once observed liturgically on 3 May.
May 27. National Grape Popsicle Day. National Sunscreen Day. Nothing to Fear Day. May 28. Indianapolis 500. National Brisket Day. National Burger Day. Pentecost. World Blood Cancer Day. May 29 ...