The flower language and legend of marigold

The Flower Language of Calendula

The flower language of marigold is jealousy, farewell, and the pain of separation. Marigold also symbolizes noble sentiments and is a symbol of a gentleman. Therefore, if you think that a person is upright, generous, and responsible, then marigold is very suitable for him.

But in Europe and the United States, marigolds represent "sadness", "separation" and "sorrow". In Greek mythology, marigold also means "pain of parting" and "infatuation".

The ritual use of marigold

Calendula has different meanings in different occasions, so you should be careful in your daily life to avoid making mistakes and causing unnecessary misunderstandings. It is said that the birthday flower for those born on August 24 and November 7 is marigold.

Calendula has a long flowering period and symbolizes endurance, so it is often used as wedding decoration to bless the newlyweds and wish them eternal love.

When friends and family encounter misfortune, present a bouquet of marigolds, daisies and pine branches to express "I deeply sympathize with your grief." On Qingming Festival, place a bunch of marigolds in front of the tomb to express "condolences" for it. At a memorial service, present a bouquet of marigolds, azaleas, purple yew and boxwood to express "the dead cannot be resurrected, please accept my condolences."

On Valentine's Day, avoid giving marigolds as gifts, as marigolds at this time represent "broken love and sadness."

Marigold legend

According to legend, marigold is associated with the Virgin Mary. The birthday of the Virgin Mary is the first day of the lunar month. It is said that marigold blooms on the first day of every lunar month. Therefore, marigold is the birthday flower of the Virgin Mary. The English name of marigold also evolved from "first day of the lunar month". The Virgin Mary was a virgin, so the amount of flowers spent on her birthday has something to do with female physiology.