Birthday Flowers A Once a Year Flower

For example, a girl called Theresa might celebrate the day she was born and also the day St Theresa of the In some European countries, people have two birthdays - one on the day they were born, and one 'name day' on the birthday of the Saint they were named after. People born on February 29, which occurs only every fourth year, usually celebrate their birthday on February 28 or March 1. A flower bouquet sent on memorable birthdays such as a person's 18th and 21st enhances a day which is already an important stage in someone's life.

By blowing out the candles and making a wish for good luck the message went straight up to the gods. The custom of lighting candles on a birthday cake originated because it was believed that the gods lived in the sky and that the light of the candles would send a prayer to them. Celebrating birthdays began thousands of years ago when it was thought that people needed family and friends to wish them well on their birthday so that they would be protected from harm throughout the coming year. To know that you have remembered them will make someone's birthday very memorable.

When you order flowers you might not be there when the flower delivery takes place but you can imagine the surprise and happiness the gift brings to the birthday person when they open the door of their house or receive the flowers at work. Birthday flowers are one of the most beautiful presents to give someone on their birthday.