http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog A Flower Blog Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:17:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When it comes to the holiday season in North America, florists across the continent scramble to fill their stock of the most popular flower for Christmas, the poinsettia. Pronounce it poin-SET-uh or more properly, poin-SET-ee-uh, the poinsettia is is undeniably the king of Christmas plants. Choosing the Right One Not all poinsettias ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/christmas/christmaspoinsettiacare.html The following five flowers are noteworthy for differing reasons, but each of them is in a class by itself as one of the most unusual, valuable, or distinct flowers from across the globe. World's Most Expensive Wedding Bouquet When something is associated with a wedding, there's usually a good chance someone has ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/the-best-of-the-best/expensivrareflowers.html Eastern Orthodox can be divided into several subcategories defined by ethnic, cultural and historic attributes. However, all Eastern Orthodox funerals are dominated by the idea that the deceased will be entering heaven or hell. There are general guidelines governing the presentation of flowers for funerals conducted under this faith. If you are ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/sympathy-flowers/flowers-for-eastern-orthodox-funerals.html The sunflower is remarkable not only for its utility as a crop, but for its beauty as well. Of its many varieties, it has a long history rich with meaning. A Brief History of the Sunflower Some of the earliest records of the cultivation of sunflowers date as far back as 2600 ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/flowers/the-beautiful-sunflower.html Pretty much everyone can rattle off a dozen romantic comedies where a dashing gent extends his arm and offers a bouquet to the lady he's a-wooing. But, once you get beyond the traditional "flowers as a gift" standard, it's rare that they lend much weight to the film. However, the ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/in-the-movies/nineflowermoviemoments.html Catholic funerals often vary in practices and customs. However, all ensure that the deceased enters heaven. Three fundamental parts exist: the Vigil, the Funeral Liturgy and the Rite of Committal. The Vigil This is more commonly known as the wake. It can be held as early as the morning after the ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/sympathy-flowers/catholic-funerals.html 416-FLORIST has provided funeral and sympathy flowers for years to several funeral homes in the Greater Toronto Area. In the event the location of a funeral service is unknown, we can find out if it is taking place at one of the funeral homes we have listed here. We can also ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/sympathy-flowers/funeral-homes.html According to the Talmud, in the past, flowers were an essential part of a Jewish funeral. They served a practical purpose – to hide the smells emitted from the deceased. However, in modern times, fragrant flowers, or any flowers at all, have been deemed unnecessary and are no longer welcome ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/sympathy-flowers/jewishfuneralsflower.html Founded in mid 19th century Persia (encompassing modern day Iran), the Bahá'í Faith is known as the world's youngest independent religions with anywhere from five to six million followers worldwide. Simplicity and flexibility are the religion's trademarks, which also defines its funeral customs. While other religions are fraught with rites ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/sympathy-flowers/bahai.html Buddhist funeral ceremonies are a standard in East Asian countries. The traditions and services at these funerals vary by culture. However, they do share some common traits. The funeral service usually includes a wake. This may or may not take place at the home of the deceased. As per most Western ... http://www.416-florist.com/flowerblog/sympathy-flowers/buddhistfuneralflower.html