Even the most inveterate skeptics and realists will never give an even number of flowers for a birthday, wedding, or just as a sign of attention. This folk tradition is observed by everyone, and why is it so accepted and why is it impossible to give an even number of flowers for a holiday?
Where is it customary to bring an even number of flowers
It is well known that an even number of flowers are brought only to funerals and to the graves of the dead. This tradition dates back to the period of pagan Rus.
In those days, even numbers were associated with the completion of the cycle, otherwise with death, and odd numbers, on the contrary, symbolized the beginning of a new life.
Curiously, the tradition of giving an odd number of flowers for the holidays exists only in Russia.
I remember the emotional story of a friend of mine who had been dating an Englishman for a long time. He gave her 26 roses for her birthday, one flower for each year he lived. Indeed, the European boyfriend did not even think that he had done just a blasphemous act. She did not even suspect then that such a tradition exists only in Russia.
For example, in Japan it is considered normal to give a woman a bouquet of eight flowers. This is the number of infinity, which brings harmony to life and is considered a good sign. It is customary to give a bouquet of eight flowers to bachelors so that they can finally meet their other half.
The value of the number of flowers in a bouquet
There is a language of flowers. One flower is a sign of attention, three - respect, 5 - recognition, 7 - adoration, 9 - passion, 11 - loyalty and devoted love. Thirteen flowers in a bouquet are presented for anniversaries, anniversaries and other significant dates.
