
The tradition of flowers according to the month of birth has its roots in ancient Rome , a period when people began celebrating birthdays with special rites and ceremonies.
Meanwhile, the “language of flowers” , otherwise known as floriography, represents a form of symbolic communication through flowers and their combinations. Each flower carried a secret message, being used to express feelings, emotions or messages that were often not expressed in words.
This tradition has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultures of Europe, Asia, and Africa, but gained great fame in the early 18th century in Great Britain. Then, during the 19th century, floriography spread widely in the United States of America, where the use of flowers with symbolic meanings became a trend of the time.
January: Carnation – Carnations are a symbol of love, loyalty, and perseverance. With a variety of colors, they often embody coded meanings of love and admiration.

Short: Violets – Violets come in a variety of shades of purple and symbolize loyalty. Throughout history, they have also been associated with devotion and innocence.

March: Narcissus – Narcissus symbolizes new beginnings, joy, and a deep love that cannot be duplicated. They also symbolize innocence and creativity.

April: Lilies – Lilies symbolize faithful love and purity. Blooming from spring to late fall, longevity is also one of their strongest connotations.

May: Lily – The lily is a delicate flower with a strong scent, this plant embodies sensitivity, grace, and happiness.

June: Rose – Roses have been associated with the deep emotions of love for centuries. Found in several colors, classic red is closely associated with passionate desire. Pink represents joy and admiration, while white represents purity.

July: Water Lily – Known for their unique nature, water lilies represent resurrection and rebirth because they open and close daily. However, white water lilies are associated with purity, pink with friendship, and red varieties with passion.

August: Gladioli – Growing in a wide variety of hues, gladioli have been a symbol of victory and healing since ancient times. They also represent strength and love.

September: Aster – With a daisy-like appearance, asters symbolize strong and powerful love. They have also represented revolution for centuries.

October: Cosmos – In pink and white, this flower symbolizes order and balance. They are also associated with luck and peace.

November: Peonies – Peonies symbolize romance, prosperity, good fortune, honor, and compassion.

December: Poinsettia – Poinsettia flowers were once a symbol of purity for the Aztecs. Today, it has meanings of success and celebration. That's why it's also called the 'Christmas flower'

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