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Articles containing suggestions to send flowers to Russia, Ukraine and CIS for various occasions. Also contains useful information about Russian cultural differences in choosing flowers or gifts for loved one sore relative in Russia.

Birth Flowers Guide. May

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Have you ever thought that every month has a birth flower and that each one has a special meaning? Like people, birth flowers are distinctive – filled with significance and wonderful stories. So whether you’re looking for a creative gift for someone’s birthday, or just want to add a personal touch to a flower arrangement for any occasion, our Birth Flower Guide will help you find out which flower is uniquely theirs.

MAY: LILY

May birth flower is an elegant and fragrant plant  Lily of the valley.

The lily of the valley heralds from northern Europe. As a result, it did not originally have a Latin or Greek name. The monks who named it had knowledge of botany and so chose a Latin name for it that had religious connotations. The naming of the plant referred not only to the flower’s tendency to grow in valleys but also to the Song of Solomon where we read the phrase “I am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valley.”

One of the colloquial names for the lily of the valley is Our Lady’s Tears because legend claims that the flower sprung up from the Virgin Mary’s tears, which she shed at the foot of the cross. As a result, the flower became associated with Mary.

A long time ago boys and girls would give bouquets of lilies to each other because it was supposed to bring good fortune in love. Because of the timing of the plant’s blossom, it was often referred to as May Lily or May Bells.

Since the Middle Ages, white lilies are often included as a traditional part of the bride’s bouquet and are considered symbolic of modesty and purity. This graceful flower also represents strength and natural beauty and was greatly favored during the Victorian era, with its hidden message, ‘you have made my life complete’. In the language of flowers, this May birth flower also expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor.

If you send arrangement with lilies to someone, you are sending a message that you desire fortune in love or that you wish to make the right choice.

Send a May birthday bouquet, because a fresh bouquet of lilies is a magnificent way to send your best, birthday wishes.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Russian Women

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As Mother’s Day nears, it’s time to start thinking about the best way to honor one of the most important women in your life and of course those who live in Russia. Mother’s Day in Russia is quite similar to the Women’s Day celebrated on 8 March, though not so popular. Strange enough, but Russian women celebrate Mother’s Day not on the 2nd Sunday of May, like most Europeans and Americans. Let this fact not confuse you, as western customs are constantly penetrating to Russia and begin coexisting with traditional ones. Besides, just imagine your Russian woman’s delight and gratitude when she receives a wonderful Mother’s Day gift! Every  woman (because she’s either mother or mother to be) just wants to be acknowledged and thanked for their dedication and hard work, so your Russian woman will be really flattered by the fact that you treat her like a western woman and use every possibility to show your affection.

When Mother’s Day is approaching, husbands, boyfriends, dads, grandparents and kids everywhere start searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift idea for a woman. As your Russian women live mostly far away, the first good decision you can take is to use the service of a gift delivery company and send your beloved one a Mother’s Day gift. Her surprise will be really great and especially if the gift is sent to her work, where the fantastic present will make all the colleagues envy, and your beloved one incredibly proud.

Another thing you should keep in mind is that Russian women really love flowers, but they believe that flowers should not be given as a separate gift, but as a worthy addition to the main gift. So, if you’ve decided to send a luxurious flower basket to your Russian queen you’d better add some other treats. Chocolates, wine, champagne, cute teddy bear and other romantic gifts will surely suit the taste of your Russian woman. If you don’t mind loosening your purse strings and are going to make her a really unforgettable holiday, we suggest sending a luxurious gift basket with any ingredients to her taste, beginning with gourmet treats and ending with bath or SPA accessories. Now there exist plenty of opportunities to be creative with presents and even a possibility to make a custom gift and flower basket and include whatever items you wish to make your gift unique.

Remember that Russian women really appreciate thoughtful, attentive, loving, generous and inventive men. Show you care and affection, don’t forget to surprise and rejoice her and she’ll be yours forever!

Visit our website russianflora.com to choose Mother’s Day gift!

Birth Flowers Guide. April

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Have you ever thought that every month has a birth flower and that each one has a special meaning? Like people, birth flowers are distinctive – filled with significance and wonderful stories. So whether you’re looking for a creative gift for someone’s birthday, or just want to add a personal touch to a flower arrangement for any occasion, our Birth Flower Guide will help you find out which flower is uniquely theirs.

APRIL: DAISY/GERBERA

Daisy/Gerbera is the April birth flower. Its large and colorful bloom is popular with flower lovers all over the world and it currently ranks as the fifth most popular flower in the world behind roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and tulips. A pleasant way to make a lasting impression, the daisy/gerbera comes in vibrant rainbow of colors. Bright pink, snow white, sunny yellow, and ruby red are just a few of the gorgeous colors that these happy flowers boast. Daisy/gerbera is associated with innocence and brings a joyful, careless character wherever it appears.

Legend has it that the daisy/gerbera originated from a nymph who transformed herself into a charming but unassuming wildflower to escape unwanted attention. Epitomizing childlike joy and playfulness, this April birth flower captures the essence of spring’s happy-go-lucky, forever-young attitude.

A common daisy/gerbera flower meaning is innocence. Devoid of any sin or guilt, daisy is the perfect symbol of innocence. Daisy/gerbera is often used while confessing undying love. Though the use of flowers for proposing love may be ancient but daisy/gerbera captures the language of love best with its silence. Close to innocence, a daisy/gerbera also means purity. Though these daisy/gerbera flower meanings are close to each other, they are not really similar. Daisy/gerbera is appropriate in capturing purity of the mind, heart and soul. Thus, daisy is the ultimate symbol of inner sanctity.

There are many types of flowers which can help to express our thoughts and feelings for our loved ones, but the arrangements with daisies/gerberas and its meanings stand out as one of the most distinctly bright and merry. When you send daisies/gerberas, know that these fresh flowers convey a deeply meaningful message and make a lively lasting impression. Therefore, daisies/gerberas make not only perfect romantic gifts, but also suit as a gift for friends and gift for colleagues.

Surprise and gladden your friends and beloved ones! Send a spring flower arrangement!

Easter in Russia Gift and Flower Ideas

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Easter is the major religious celebration of the year in Russia. The holiday purifies the souls and thoughts, brings peace, joy and hope. And, of course, the Russians are looking forward to a happy family feast with lots of special Easter food like Easter bread, traditional cheese cake Paskha, Easter eggs, chocolate Easter bunnies and other tasty treats.

Originally the celebration of Easter in Russia was introduced in the late 10th century. Orthodox Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the vernal equinox, and so Easter is something of a spring festival. This year western people celebrate Easter on the 12 April, while eastern people celebrate it only on the 19 April.

There exists a tradition of giving small gifts for Easter in Russia. When visiting their friends’ and relatives’ houses during the festival people may bring small Easter presents or spring flowers to the hosts to congratulate with the big Easter holiday and the coming of spring. As it has been already mentioned, Easter in Russia is kind of a spring festival, so the spring flowers are the most preferable. Tulips, gerberas, carnations, narcissus as well as any other flower arrangements with seasonal flowers perfectly suit for the occasion. The Easter Lily is considered to be a symbol of Easter. This beautiful, white flower has come to symbolize the spiritual values of Easter: purity, life and renewel.

There’re no restrictions concerning Easter gift ideas. You are free to give everything your loved ones like and appreciate. Though, of course, there exist so called classical Easter gifts. First of all, it can be any spring flowers arrangement, plush toys (and especially Easter bunnies as a symbol of the holiday), different Easter gift baskets and in the first place Easter gourmet baskets with plenty of finger-licking things to pamper your nearest and dearest after the long and hard fasting period. If you want to send a gift basket for Easter or send a gourmet basket for Easter, you’d better wait until the 19th of April or a couple of days later as a lot of Russians keep the fast and it’s not allowed to eat most of the food.

To choose flowers for Easter or gifts for Easter in Russia, visit our website www.russianflora.com where you’ll find plenty of holiday gift ideas.

Happy Easter!

Birth Flowers Guide. March

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Have you ever thought that every month has a birth flower and that each one has a special meaning? Like people, birth flowers are distinctive – filled with significance and wonderful stories. So whether you’re looking for a creative gift for someone’s birthday, or just want to add a personal touch to a flower arrangement for any occasion, our Birth Flower Guide will help you find out which flower is uniquely theirs.

MARCH: DAFFODIL

The birth flower for March is daffodil (also known as narcissus and jonquil), which is considered to be the classic symbol of Spring and universal symbol of hope. The name daffodil is a derivitave of affodell, which is a variant of asphodel.The Latin name for the daffodil, narcissus, has roots in Greek mythology. The Greeks called the flower narkisso because of its overpowering narcotic-like scent and they associated it with Hades.

The word narkisso also reminds of us of another Greek legend surrounding a god with a similar name. The God Narcissus was known for being so self-absorbed that he wasn’t interested in the love of the nymph Echo (who entered a cave and allowed herself to die because of her obsessive love). Later, Narcissus paused to gaze at his image in a stream. As he leaned closer to view it more clearly, he fell in and drowned. The gods placed flowers (narcissus) on the bank in remembrance of him.

The name jonquil was given to the flower by the Spanish whose word jonquillo meant rush. Apparently the leaves of the flower reminded them of rushes.

Daffodils are flowers with many different meanings. Because of their bright yellow color, daffodils are, first of all, representatives of happiness, friendship and sunshine. It is also the flower used to express unrequited love for another person; however, since the daffodil is one of the first flowers to bloom in springtime, it has also come to be seen as the flower for hope in love. Therefore, daffodils make not only perfect romantic gifts, but also suit as a gift for friends and gift for colleagues.

Brighten up the lives of your nearest and dearest with a sunny bouquet! Send a spring flower arrangement!

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