Etiquette in Europe - Flowers

Flowers

In some countries, certain flowers (such as chrysanthemums) are given only at funerals. In France, red roses are given when someone is in love. In Finland, the same applies except that school leavers are often given red roses on passing their matriculation examination (abitur). Yellow flowers are inappropriate at weddings in Ukraine and Russia as they are viewed as a sign that the bride or groom are unfaithful to one another. In Victorian Britain, an elaborate system of language of flowers developed.

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