Speaking of Flowers

Do you know the language of flowers? Each kind of flower has a unique meaning. When you give flowers to somebody, you are telling them something, even if you do not speak a word.

Take pink carnations for example. There is a story that tells of Mary, the mother of Jesus, crying for her son as he carried the cross. Pink carnations grew from where she tears fell on the ground, and became the symbol of a mother's love.

People often give roses to the people they love, but different colors have different meanings. For example, white roses are a symbol of innocence. Red roses mean deep love, and pink roses are for happiness. As for yellow roses, they mean envy, so always be careful which color you choose. You just might be sending the wrong message!