It is unlikely that any of us will come to a celebration with a bouquet of carnations, and all because it is customary to buy them for a funeral.
But why did these flowers acquire such a reputation? Let's figure it out together.
Why is carnation a mourning flower?
According to one legend, the tradition originated during the French Revolution (1789-1799).
The red color of carnations became a symbol of the Napoleonic wars: they were worn by Bonaparte's supporters because this shade was the color of his hundred-thousand-strong guard. And vice versa - the emperor's opponents chose white carnations.
Over time, the flower became a symbol of the courage and pain of war.
There is another version, which is connected with the same period: during the time of Napoleon, French women who sent their lovers to war gave them red carnations as a symbol of strength and fortitude, because carnations are known for their fortitude.
This meaning was strengthened during the Great Patriotic War, when people needed symbols of courage and bravery.
Subsequently, flowers became associated with war and sadness among many peoples, and they began to be placed on the graves of soldiers who died in the war.
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