Wearing of the Green

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

The original colour associated with St. Patrick was blue, but over the years the colour green became more widely associated with the holiday. Green ribbons and shamrocks were worn in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day as early as the 17th century. St. Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three-level plant, to explain [...]

Nothing Says Happy Thanksgiving Like Calgary Flowers

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

What are your plans for Thanksgiving in Calgary? At Velda’s, your local Calgary flower shop we are getting ready for Thanksgiving and helping many Calgary families find new ways of saying thanks to those around them. What is Thanksgiving? In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike our friends to the [...]

The History of the Easter Lily

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Easter is associated with memories of parades, family gatherings, church services, chocolate bunnies, gift baskets, egg decorating, and the famous Easter Lily. They are very popular for Easter gifts, and their unique trumpet shaped blossoms symbolize life, purity, hope, and the spiritual meaning of Easter along with the promise of Spring. The Easter Lily was [...]

The Importance of Valentine’s Day in Calgary

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

February is now here Guys are you paying attention. The day of love is coming soon and we wouldn’t want you to miss out on the most important day of the year (next to her birthday or anniversary) for that special someone in your life.  Most of the lovers are already planning for the day. [...]