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Shalom! It’s Passover Time Again!

Passover is a time for reaching out to those whom you hold most precious, with your most heartfelt wishes.

Gorgeous Spring flowers are the perfect way to create an above and beyond impression, that lasts and lasts.

Send your friends, family, and loved ones a striking arrangement from our quality Passover collection to wish them blossoms of cheerfulness and joy.

Read on for some great ideas on how you can use fresh flowers this Holiday and click on any of the images of our first-rate, fresh cut flowers to make this year’s Passover truly unforgettable.

Passover is a Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt and the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. It is directly followed by the Festival of the Unleavened Bread. The two events are celebrated as one festival.

As a Christian holiday, Passover was observed by a number of early Christians and is still observed today by a small number of Christian groups. Unlike the Jewish Passover which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, the Christian Passover commemorates the deliverance from sin by the sacrifice of Jesus, the fulfillment of the prophetic Old Testament Passover. The Christian Passover starts on the evening of the 14th day of Nisan.

Passover celebrates the freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. For many, it is also a celebration of revitalization, and spring. Here are some excellent ways to use fresh-cut flowers to make Passover an extra-special event this year:
• Decorate your brunch table with votive candles interspersed among numerous vases of Assorted Tulips. Guests can each take home a small vase as a party favor.
• Surprise your visitors with Rose Corsages and Boutonnieres to wear to religious services.
• Line your entryway with charming Assorted Peruvian Lilies. A wreath of mixed spring flowers on your front door is a fabulous finishing touch.
• Decorate each place setting at your table with a unique flower variety. Include each variety in a vase for your table centerpiece.
• Adorn hors d’oeuvre trays with beautiful Assorted Roses- try http://www.48longstems.com/
• Make a special centerpiece with colorful Gerber Daisies in a teapot or a cluster of teacups. Or place a small bloom on each saucer when serving tea.
• Fill a traditional wicker basket with dazzling Sunflowers to use as a centerpiece. For a charming effect place smaller baskets or candles next to the arrangement. This can also be done with clay pots.

Origin of Mother’s Day

“A Mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible”.

Mother’s Day is the time of year when children across the globe demonstrate appreciation by offering special gifts and caring gestures to the women whom they call “Mom”.

Spa EssentialsWhat many don’t realize is that there is more to Mother’s Day than just flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed.

In fact, the history behind Mother’s Day is quite interesting.

The holiday that celebrates Mothers first began in 18th century England, when many people worked as servants.

Sundays were designated as “Mothering Sundays” and gave servants a chance to go home to their moms to eat, relax, and receive some much needed TLC.

The concept of Mother’s Day was first introduced in the United States in 1872 by feminist activist Julia Ward Howe, who is also famous for the well known Civil War Song, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.

Gerber DaisiesHowe tirelessly promoted the idea of a holiday dedicated to motherhood and peace. Although her idea never gained the national attention that Howe hoped for, it was enough to get the ball rolling in the future.

The Mother’s Day known in modern times didn’t become official until 1915, when devoted daughter, Anna Jarvis pressed congress to set aside one special Sunday a year to acknowledge all that mothers do.

Anna was strongly tied to her mother; a woman who put her home and family needs above all else no matter the cost.

Anna’s mother was deeply involved in their West Virginia community, and often expressed the wish for a day to be set aside to celebrate the efforts of moms every where.

Anna and Mrs. Jarvis spent much time in the family garden planting and maintaining Mrs. Jarvis’ cherished collection of Carnations.

Assorted RosesLater, Carnations would become the official flower of Mother’s Day, as Anna believed that they represented a pure love that only a mother could give.

When Anna’s mother passed away in 1905, Anna requested the minister at her local West Virginia church to do a special sermon to honor Mrs. Jarvis’s memory. The minister not only gave a sermon to honor Anna’s mom, but also honored all mothers for the love and devotion given to their families.

The whole concept of taking a day to honor moms was so popular that in 1910, the governor of West Virginia made Mother’s Day an official, statewide holiday.

After numerous letters and petitions generated from Anna Jarvis, concerning the matter, the United States Federal Government followed suit and made Mother’s Day an official holiday in 1915.

Since then, Mother’s Day has become a national holiday in several other countries, such as Japan, Turkey, Denmark, and Italy.

Children of all ages use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to express love and appreciation for the wonderful ways that their moms care for them.

Almost 100 years after its formation, Mother’s Day still remains an important date for everyone to remember

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