Flowers Are Perfect Christmas Gifts
Enjoying Flowers
Flowers are meaningful to us in that each fragrant petal is alive with positive energy. Each flower signifies peace, love and prosperity. We instantly feel a connection to the person who gives us the gift of flowers, from deep love to kind regards. Flowers are a gift from nature - arranged by a human designer to give us an instant spiritual lift.
Research from Rutgers University shows that flowers make us happy.
Specifically, the study found:
* Across all age groups, the reaction to receiving flowers was delight and gratitude.
* Study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.
* The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends.
“Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy,” says Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Rutgers and lead researcher on the study. “Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.”
Giving Flowers
Sending flowers is usually very quick and easy. Find your favorite local florist’s website and surf, click, fill out some quick forms and hit “Submit”. It literally takes just a few minutes after you’ve chosen the Christmas flower arrangement gift basket, or blooming plant that you want to give. Or, just find the local number of your florist (Ours is 703.442.8203!) and give them a call. Usually their floral experts can help you not only choose the perfect arrangement, but they can advise you on ways to personalize it so it’s a one-of-a-kind gift.
Choosing Flowers for Christmas
Poinsettias are a longstanding favorite Christmas flower, with between 70 million and 80 million typically sold for the holidays. Poinsettias instantly evoke Christmas spirit and its bright red leaves add cheer to any hearth or table! While the standard three - to six - bloom red poinsettia is the most popular, there are several other sizes, shapes and colors available. Colors can range from creamy white to the traditional red. Poinsettias can be purchased in miniature sizes, double baskets and even as fresh cut flowers. Ask us about more options.
Red roses are also a wonderful holiday flower, especially if you are familiar with the story of The Christmas Rose. With their deep red blooms, roses are perfect in any red and green traditional Christmas arrangement. The versatility in design options make them great in holiday centerpieces, short vase arrangements, or even taller, more dramatic Christmas flower arrangements.
Centerpieces are also a fabulous Christmas gift. If you want to celebrate with flowers on the table on Christmas Day, you can arrange to have them delivered on the 23rd or 24th and still have beautiful, fresh flowers on the table. Imagine the delight of your friends and family when you step up the atmosphere! They’ll enjoy gorgeous flowers while they try to remember how to use their best dinner table etiquette. Many Christmas centerpieces have candles, from tapers to pillars. You can also choose from a simple arrangement to a more elegant arrangement, depending on the size of your table and the level of dining formality you prefer during the holidays.
Excerpts from:
Teleflora Flower Blog
About.com