"July 7 is Babysbreath Day and June 2 is Rose Day♡ How Many Do You Know? A Summary of 'Flower Memorial Days'*"
2017.07.26 published
"Flower Memorial Day" is intriguing ♡
Did you know that there are [flower name memorial days] among the 366 days of the year?
For example, a famous one is Mimosa Day, declared on March 8th for International Women's Day by the United Nations.
Some flower memorial days are established by organizations like the Japanese Memorial Day Association, while others may not be officially recognized and stem from traditions, each with its own story.
Regardless, it's very romantic to cherish the memorial days of flowers you love or those used in weddings ♡
Speaking of flowers during the rainy season, it's the hydrangea*
Hydrangea Day is on [June 6], but its origin is quite unique!
Traditionally believed to have protective qualities, hydrangeas were said to ward off women's diseases, leading to the custom of hanging hydrangeas in homes on days with the number 6.
Thus, although the vibrant blooms of hydrangea during the rainy season is one reason, June 6 with two sixes is considered "Hydrangea Day"*
Baby's Breath Day*July 7
Not widely known, but July 7, when Orihime and Hikoboshi are allowed to meet once a year, is also "Baby's Breath Day"*
The countless fluffy white flowers of Baby's Breath resemble the Milky Way and stardust, leading to the declaration that "Tanabata is Baby's Breath Day!"
Isn't it incredibly romantic and beautiful even in its origin? ♡
The summer flower that blooms about now is the sunflower ♡
Sunflower Day was established on [July 14] because on July 14, 1977, Japan's first meteorological satellite, Himawari No. 1, was launched from a space center*
Just like sunflowers always face the sun, meteorological satellites always look towards the Earth, creating a comforting similarity ♩
It's a lovely story to share with a husband who loves space, science fiction, or nature ♡
Cosmos Day*September 14
Among flower-themed memorial days, there's also Cosmos Day, popular for location shoots*
Cosmos Day falls on [September 14].
The origin is that it occurs six months after White Day on March 14, when couples exchange Cosmos flowers, which symbolize "love," making it a day to reaffirm their affection*