Association of greens and flowers with the
celebration of Christmas is something, which brings out the real
essence of the festival. The bright colors of the flowers and of the
greens reflect the actual theme of the celebration. As we know green
is the color of nature, growth, hope, aspirations and spring so we
try to associate that color into our life. Since Christmas is a
winter festival so green indicates the hope that spring will return
and reign victorious over winter. Green is associated with the tall
evergreens, which symbolizes triumph, longevity and immortality. It
is the color, which signifies the abundant providence of nature in
the woods and in the fields. It brings us joy, love, and
tranquility.
Green is the season of spring, which brings life, but winter brings
death. So during Christmas people welcome this color with the hope
that spring will return. Whereas each flowers has a particular
significance and a role to play. Each of the flowers signifies
peace, love and prosperity. So association of flowers likes
Christmas rose, Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe all has a special
significance. Green is also the color of water, especially the
depths. It therefore represents the depths of the subconscious and
of mysteries, but only as perceived by the initiate. During the
Roman winter festival of Saturnalia, Romans decorated with and gave
gifts of green plants, such as holly, for good luck. Green is also
considered lucky in the Islamic tradition where green gifts may be
given on any morning to wish someone a lucky day. Green has also
been associated with justice, freedom, kindness, sympathy, charity,
gaiety, and peace. The festival of Christmas is all about
celebrating life and mankind and the color of green symbolizes that
celebration.
