The festive season is here. And there is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with Christmas flowers to make your room a festive haven.
So, when did the tradition of Christmas décor begin, and why your room needs a festive makeover, too?
Traditional Christmas Flower Decorations
The custom dates back to Ancient Egypt. Around the Winter season, people would choose evergreens as hope during the cold nights. As for Christmas trees, this tradition started in Germany.
Many opted to design their trees with apples, candles, nuts, and berries. Sooner than later, this ritual spread across Europe. Finally, German settlers in America brought this custom to the Americas in the mid-1700s. So why is it essential to decorate your home, you may ask?
Significantly, a bedroom is an important place in any house. Many consider it a sanctuary of relaxation and tranquillity. With today's world being centred around technology, the need to focus on mental health is essential. Since flowers speak better than words, you will create a revitalising environment that encourages sleep by choosing suitable blooms. So, sit back, relax, and keep reading to find out which stems are the best for your room.
Lavender
Since a bedroom needs to be set back, delve into a springtime meadow with Lavender stems for the best Christmas flower decoration. The blossom denotes peace, silence and serenity. Lavender is known as a popular holiday flower due to the tranquillity it brings. That way, these blooms fit in with the holiday and bedroom design. The Lavender plant encompasses 47 known genera of species belonging to the Lamiaceae mint family.
You can find them in many regions, mainly in India. Many farmers and gardeners use flowers for ornamental or landscape purposes. People also use the plant for their essential oils and culinary reasons. It also has countless medical and cosmetic uses. Lavender is also a favourite amongst royals. People believe that Queen Elizabeth I treasure a lavender Jam at her table. At the same time, people used it for tea and medical uses.
The colour of these delicate blooms are relaxing and reduce depression as well as anxiety.
The Fan palm
For a revitalising and peaceful atmosphere, look beyond the magical Palm leaves. Also known as Arecaceae, the Palm is a family of perennial flowering stems. They can flower in climbers, shrubs, and tree-like and stemless plants. Why is it perfect for Christmas? Opting for evergreens will pay homage to the custom green holiday décor tradition, even if the stems are white, not green.
Today, there are an estimated 181 genera of Palms, with 2,600 species. The plant is native to tropical and subtropical places. You can differentiate them from other evergreens with large leaves. You can find them in different climates ranging from rainforests to deserts. People have been using Palms for centuries.
Most uses revolve around food, like dates. Many economies opt to use Palm trees for decoration and landscape. It symbolises victory and peace, making them an excellent bedroom décor. These characteristics will support the reduction of comparison and reduce anxiety too. The Pink Rebellion Bouquet will denote new beginnings and good health. That allows you to start the new year with optimism.
Eco-Sustainable Flowers for Christmas
These beautifully preserved dried flowers are created using a unique preservation method. That way, they will last for years, not days. What is better is that they come in many assortments and ranges, providing you with outstanding flowers for all occasions and decoration themes.
