Crown Flower Traditions
The tradition of creating a garland of flowers, then turning it into a crown has been practiced across time and cultures. Flowers always have a place at celebrations. Meanwhile, crowns are often used to single out honorees, so combining flowers and crowns is natural. Does this Spark an idea?
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Crowning Mary
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To many Christians, May is the month of Mary. The Madonna traditionally has been celebrated with a coronation that crowns a statue of Mary with flowers.
Wedding Crowns
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Brides have worn flower crowns since ancient times. Today they're often worn by flower girls. Greek tradition uses lilies for the crown, lilies variously representing maidenhood, marriage, prosperity and happiness.
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Ancient Greek and Roman Crowns
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The Ancient Greeks and Romans used flower crowns for many reasons: to celebrate weddings, reward meritorious behavior and at parties to offset drinking liquor.
Lei
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One of the main images that springs to mind when thinking of Hawaii is the lei, not only that worn around the neck, but those worn on the heads of dancers and brides. Leis were traditionally worn for beauty, celebration and for ceremonies.
May Day
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To celebrate new growth after winter, May Day, celebrated May 1, strongly features flowers. In a popular tradition, a chosen May Queen is crowned with flowers. May Day has links to ancient fertility rituals.
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