Well, on the threshold already New Year- a great holiday! On this holiday, it is customary to please relatives and loved ones, it is customary to buy and give gifts. The choice of gifts for the New Year is a responsible and pleasant business. Looking for interesting and original variants Presents we always think about what to give for the New Year. But it would be nice to always keep in mind a list of gifts that cannot be given for the New Year. Let's list them
so as not to bring, according to many beliefs, misfortune and failure.
So, the taboo on New Year's Eve is imposed on sharp objects - for example, blades, knives - as the latter bring negativity into the house. There is a belief that piercing and cutting objects, including knives and scissors,
even hairpins and pins cannot be given.
Moreover, this belief has existed for a long time and not only among the Slavs, but also among other peoples. The Chinese believe that when a cutting object is given, it cuts the aura of a person, as it were. This makes a person less resistant to troubles and diseases. The Slavs do not give knives, because it is believed that such a gift leads to a serious quarrel and a break in relations.
You can't give a watch without it, as they think in China, starting to count the year of death. You should not give a book to spouses, so as not to bring betrayal.
Since the dishes will lead to lack of money, it is better to forget about acquiring them. The same applies to empty men's and women's wallets.
Pearls as a gift are a sea of tears, illnesses and losses. It can be given only if the pearl is a stone of a person. Therefore, it does not need to be bought, like any medical devices, so as not to get sick.
Folk signs also do not advise giving money to relatives and friends for the New Year, since in this way you can lose your own fortune. But I do not agree with this, since many people prefer to receive money instead of a gift, and this is in principle understandable,
after all, a person himself will be able to buy on them what he would like to receive as a gift for the New Year.
Mirrors are taboo, as the object is considered mystical and can attract strange phenomena to the house.
You should also not give pets as a gift, because by doing so you burden the person with extra responsibility,
and not everyone will like it.
When it comes to whether it is possible to give flowers for the New Year, then everything is very complicated and it is rather problematic to answer unambiguously. If you want to give flowers, then always ask in advance what kind of these plants the person loves.
You can not give indoor flowers. It is believed that giving houseplants give away their misfortune. You can not give cacti - they bring danger to the house. Flowers yellow color to separation. Some people think that it is not ethical to make such gifts, flowers in pots can only be given to close people if you know that the person loves them and can provide them with care.
It will take a lot, and it's up to you to believe in them or not. 
Most main advice for men. In no case do not buy cosmetics for your girlfriend, of course, if you are not sure
This is exactly what your lady needs.
Only a woman can give cosmetics to a woman.
Also, a beloved woman should not be given jewelry, which in itself already speaks of cheapness.
What else do you need to know about the symbol of 2015 when choosing gifts?
The mistress of the next year, a sheep (or, in some versions, a goat), is a very active animal, therefore, gifts “filled with movement” in the new year 2015 are very welcome. These are experience gifts that are a coupon for active leisure activities - a dance or horseback riding lesson,
an activity on a climbing wall (think of graceful and fast mountain goats) or a subscription to a fitness center.
Nowadays, many people prefer to spend time in warm countries. Therefore, it is quite reasonable to give a tourist voucher as a gift. In the event that you are not constrained in funds, give your loved ones a trip to some hot country. If there is not much money, then you can give preference to one of the Russian sanatoriums.
Often people want to change mobile phone but since the old one still works don't do it. Give your loved ones a mobile phone and you will surely cheer him up and leave pleasant memories with your gift!
To date, there are a huge number of stores of equipment, clothing, underwear, where you can buy gift certificates.
To do this, you will only need to find out which stores the person you want to give a gift likes.
What kind of technical lotions and gadgets are not in stores today. Perhaps anyone will be happy with an e-book or an air ionizer!
As a full-fledged gift, in no case should you give a box of sweets. If the person to whom you are going to give a gift loves sweets, it is best to buy or order exclusive confectionery.
As for bed linen, unlike the bottom one, it is not forbidden to give it. Therefore, if you are still thinking about whether it is possible to give bedding for the new year, then feel free to buy a set.
Choose original gift a little more difficult for a child. Sweets and souvenirs alone are indispensable here. Here you need a real miracle, magic! Children are very impressionable and know how to truly enjoy everything unusual. If you have a small son or daughter, and funds do not limit your choice, take your children on a fabulous journey or just take them to the place where they have long dreamed of visiting -
make your childhood dream come true...
But remember that there is always an exception to every rule. Therefore, think not just what to give for the New Year, but what exactly to give to a particular person. Hurrying in the festive fuss to choose gifts for family and friends, be sure to remember that you can not give for the New Year 2015.
Perhaps you do not believe in omens, but the person to whom the gift is intended may well believe in them.
On March 8, the male population of Russia buys up all the goods in flower shops- it is considered complete bad manners to appear in front of close and beloved women without a bouquet. And with what to go to visit a lady for the New Year?
In fact, there are no rules prohibiting the delight of the owners with live floral arrangements in the middle of winter, on the contrary, in most European countries this is a sign of good manners and good taste. However, the role of traditions is extremely large - it most often affects the choice of colors.
What flowers are given for the New Year?
No. 5 - waiting for spring
Winter has not yet crossed its middle, and the dream of the March thaw and the April sun is already ripening in the heart. Therefore, a special spring bouquet of daffodils, irises or tulips will be a delightful surprise that will definitely not leave any woman indifferent. Lilies are perfect for this gift. You can buy lilies and bouquets of them simply by clicking on the link.
By the way, it is the Christmas holidays that give rise to a new round of excitement at Dutch flower auctions. It turns out that the multi-colored tulips for the New Year are preferred by millions of people around the world. These delicate and vulnerable buds are beautiful on their own - you should not combine them with anything else.
No. 4 - a lot of winter and a drop of summer
Very popular on Christmas Eve are special holiday baskets filled with spruce branches. Small neat bumps will also not interfere - in their natural beauty, covered with gilding or artificial frost. But in any case, this is not yet a real bouquet - such a present lacks a touch of tenderness.
A few carnations, elegantly “lost” among the prickly spruce paws, will help to make the gift more sublime. Just do not choose the buds of a revolutionary scarlet shade - this option will seem too pompous to many. But cream flowers against the background of lush greenery, powdered with "snow", will perfectly convey the special mood of the main romantic night of the year.
No. 3 - bright and unpretentious
In Russia, chrysanthemums won the glory of the most “winter” flowers. A huge selection of shapes, sizes and colors allows you to create real floral masterpieces from these buds. In addition, the flower is unpretentious and durable, it will easily survive a trip by public transport to the beloved's house, even at sub-zero temperatures.
You can create funny figures from chrysanthemums, weave them into wreaths together with spruce paws, or simply - to give a huge bouquet of lush "curly" balls intertwined with several threads of golden serpentine. Get stylish and very solemn!
No. 2 - a gift for the Snow Queen
Most Europeans associate the New Year with snow, ice and frosty patterns on glass. That is why, when making winter bouquets the blue-white-blue gamma is so in demand. But it is not at all necessary to run around the shops in search of flowers of all these shades, snow-white roses will be quite enough, with which you can fill a basket decorated in a special way.
Spruce twigs are perfect as a base, between which, like shining snowballs, such beautiful and such vulnerable buds will be located. But the handle of the basket should be wrapped with a bright blue ribbon and a strip of silver tinsel, securing them with an elegant matching bow. It will turn out very solemn and stylish.
Flowers are playing essential role in New Year's celebrations around the world. Fresh flowers are not only a symbol of life and new beginnings, they are also associated with a large number of New Year traditions. In different cultures, they symbolize different concepts, which, of course, are important to consider when choosing a New Year's bouquet for foreign friends, international partners or clients.
Photo: www.tOrange.biz Valdemar Fishmen
Hot New Year in Brazil: roses and gladioli
The most popular New Year flowers in Brazil are white roses and gladioli. This tradition is primarily associated with the celebration dedicated to the sea goddess Lemagna. Like many other Brazilian holidays, this festival is a truly mesmerizing sight. At sunset, thousands of people in snow-white robes gather on the beaches with large wicker baskets filled with white flowers, sweets and other offerings for the goddess. According to a long tradition, people let white roses, gladioli and sweets into the sea, making a wish. It is believed that if the offerings sail into the sea and do not return back to the shore, Lemagna accepted them and all wishes will come true in the coming year.
To wish good luck and happiness in the New Year to your friends and colleagues in Brazil, feel free to choose a snow-white bouquet of roses or gladiolus. After all, it will become not only beautiful, but also a meaningful gift for your recipient.
Photo: curiously_unique Chinese New Year: chrysanthemums and orchids
As you know, the Chinese celebrate the New Year on lunar calendar, the date of which falls at the end of January - beginning of February. Flowers play a central role in Chinese culture and the Chinese New Year is no exception. One of its main symbols, bringing good luck and prosperity, are beautiful orchids, chrysanthemums, azalea and bamboo. The presence of these flowers in the house during the celebration of the Chinese New Year is the main guarantee of the prosperity of the family in the coming year. These traditions are followed at work. It is also customary to decorate offices with flowers, because the superstitious Chinese firmly believe in the power of yellow and red chrysanthemums to bring wealth, prosperity and longevity. Prosperity and purity are symbolized by orchids in pots. And, of course, what kind of house or office is it without beautiful branchy bamboo branches that attract good luck not only during the holiday, but throughout the year.
Chinese gift etiquette is very different from ours and involves many nuances that are important to consider, especially when choosing gifts for business partners. However, fresh flowers are one of the few surprises that will always be appropriate and appreciated in both formal and informal settings.
Photo: Carolyn Jewel New Year in Vietnam: peach branches and tangerines
The most important holiday of the year for the Vietnamese is Tet, or Lunar New Year. Many ancient customs and symbols are associated with this holiday, among which flowers play one of the most important roles.
Peach branches of all shapes and sizes with bright pink buds are the most typical flowers of the Vietnamese New Year and their traditional symbol. Delicate peach flowers, reminiscent of the virgin beauty of young girls, act as christmas decoration bringing prosperity and abundance to the owners of the house. Bright yellow apricot blossoms are another traditional Vietnamese New Year flower that is often seen as a New Year's wish for single girls to find their soul mate.
In Vietnam, there is no tradition of decorating Christmas tree, but in many houses they put decorative tangerine trees, hung with orange fruits, symbolizing well-being and prosperity, yellow marigolds - a symbol of longevity - and various talismans for good luck.
To wish your friends and loved ones in Vietnam not only a happy, but also a sweet new year, send them a fruit basket with tangerines and a bright flower arrangement that will decorate and delight both during the holiday and after.
New Year in the USA: Edible Bouquets
Although there is no one traditional New Year's flower in the United States, New Year's bouquets often have their own specifics. IN Lately edible bouquets are gaining more and more popularity not only for their taste qualities, but also for the ability to surprise recipients with its originality. Created experienced florists From fruits, vegetables, chocolate, sweets and natural flowers, these edible works of art are only desirable to eat with your eyes, but, believe me, they are in no way inferior to a good fruit or gift basket in taste.
Potted flowers are another popular New Year's gift in the US. Original and unpretentious succulents, spices in stylish eco containers, exotic bonsai promise to please for a long time and bring a lot of benefits (you can read about how flowers affect mood and productivity).
And if up to this point you may not have even considered flowers as a gift for the New Year, we hope we managed to change your mind. Now, when buying a gift abroad for relatives or colleagues, you can safely choose a classic bouquet of roses, a potted plant or an original edible bouquet and be absolutely sure that this surprise will be desired and absolutely appropriate.
So, are you ready to start your holiday shopping? On our site you will find flowers and gifts for every taste and budget.
Need help choosing a bouquet? Read how to choose perfect bouquet roses for any recipient.
And, of course, do not forget to share new knowledge with your friends!
Giving flowers for the New Year is a tradition common in many European countries. She demonstrates good taste and the same manners of Europeans. Moreover, it is these traditions that determine what type and shade of flowers are suitable for presenting on a holiday beloved by millions of residents.
The idea of presenting flowers is also gaining popularity in Russia. Corporate and home holiday tables, interiors of offices, houses and apartments decorate flower arrangements, beautiful girls and ladies are presented with surprises in the form of bouquets. Therefore, the answer to the question “is it possible to give flowers for the New Year?” must be positive. Surprisingly, for each of these cases, the same rules apply in terms of the combination of shades of colors, which is worth talking about in more detail.
What flowers to give for the New Year?
From the whole variety of winter compositions and bouquets color scheme the two most popular are:
- green-red-gold;
- green-blue-white.
To create them, florists use spruce, pine or cedar branches, large scarlet or snow-white roses, lilies, alstrometria, amaryllius, chrysanthemums, carnations, orchids. Additional decorative elements include cones, Christmas decorations, exotic fruits, cinnamon sticks, dried orange rings, candles, golden lace serpentine, and artificial snow.
For creating new year mood it is important to know that each shade of colors symbolizes something, for example:
- green - a traditional forest beauty Christmas tree;
- white and blue - snow, ice, frosty patterns on the windows, purity of plans and intentions on the eve of the holiday;
- red is the Christmas star that usually tops the tree.
Do they give flowers for the New Year to a girl?
Looking for a floral complement to New Year's gift for a girl, you should not think about outdated stereotypes and get off with a banal bouquet. An orchid will serve as an original pleasant surprise for your beloved. This exotic flower in a special plastic box will best emphasize tender, romantic feelings at a solemn moment - a joint meeting of the New Year.
The poinsettia flower (Christmas star) will look no less interesting and symbolic. Only it is better to give it not in a bouquet, but in a pot. A bright red lush bract will delight for a long time. The legend about this flower tells about a poor boy who really wanted to give a gift to Christ. But since the child did not have money to buy it, he picked the plants that remained alive under the snow. And when he brought them to the church, they blossomed with incredibly beautiful flowers.
Also, do not forget that the New Year is quite bright holiday. Therefore, so that the bouquet for the girl does not fade against the backdrop of a festively decorated interior, you should choose plants in rich shades: red, burgundy, blue, with golden and silver decorative elements. Compact compositions with Christmas tree branches or with a design in the form of a Christmas tree, a Christmas star or a symbol of the coming year are very popular. If a man wants to say something with the help of flowers, you should keep in mind that the candles in the composition hint at a romantic evening.
To finally break the doubts about the question “do they give flowers for the New Year?”, You should list the main arguments “for”:
- the symbolism of the components of a bouquet or composition - helps to talk about feelings spectacular, original way;
- unique design- another reason to be delighted with an unexpected gift;
- a stunning festive smell - spruce, tangerine, cinnamon or ginger.
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!
What flowers can be given for the New Year, is it necessary to do this and what compositions are suitable for this holiday?
In Russia, there is no tradition of giving flowers for the New Year. However, who doesn't love a bouquet of gorgeous, fragrant flowers on this winter holiday?
It should be borne in mind that it is better to give a composition in the New Year's theme. Paper snowflakes, figures of Santa Claus and Snow Maiden, as well as artificial snow can take part in it.
Indoor flowers for the New Year
Indoor flowers are beautiful both in summer and winter, so they will be an extremely appropriate gift:
- Christmas star - very well suited as a gift for the New Year, because its name alone gives a feeling of the upcoming holiday. A legend is connected with this plant about a young man who wanted to give Christ a flower, but he did not have enough money. And he found it under the snow. When the child brought this plant to the temple, it bloomed with delightful bright scarlet flowers. But it should be borne in mind that the Christmas star cannot be kept in the cold for a long time, and it will have to be carefully wrapped so that it does not wither.
- Hippeastrum - usually this flower is presented as a gift for the New Year, because it is loved throughout Russia. This plant is a bit like a lily. It can be seen on old pictures or postcards.
- Decembrist - as a rule, this flower blooms in late November or late January. Another name for the plant is zygocactus. The Decembrist is unpretentious in care, like all cacti. But in the process of flowering, do not touch the petals, because the plant is very fragile.
- Hellebore - when Christ was born, people carried many different gifts. And for each subsequent birthday of Christ, they gave the most valuable. But the poor shepherdess had nothing, and the Angel who saw this situation threw a snow-white flower right under her feet. She just gave it as a gift.
What bouquet can be presented for the New Year?
A great option would be a gift of roses, because this plant is considered universal and always looks aesthetically pleasing. An appropriate gift for the New Year would be a bouquet of white orchids, pink roses - they will look very bright and festive.
An excellent option would be a bouquet of cream roses, red amaryllis.
You can add not only decorative things to the compositions, but also real fruits: tangerines, apples, pineapple. An excellent addition - New Year's cookies, gingerbread or sweets - for tea drinking for New Year's table and just a pleasant surprise.
What bouquet for the New Year to give women?
The fact that a bouquet of fresh flowers will be an excellent gift for a woman for the New Year, do not even hesitate! You can give flowers such as roses, gerberas, callas, daffodils, Christmas stars, hellebore, Decembrists, hippeastrums. But it must be a thematic composition, so the floral present will look elegant and especially appropriate.
The following combinations of shades look interesting in compositions and bouquets:
- red, green, golden;
- white, blue, greenish yellow;
- blue, white, purple, red.
It is important to consider that each shade has its own symbolism. Eg:
- Green - symbolizes the spruce.
- Blue, blue and white - snowdrifts, icy lace on the windows, made by frost.
- Red - symbolizes the star that we usually see on decorated Christmas trees.
To create a New Year's bouquet, experts use spruce branches, large white or red roses, lilies and many other flowers. They are decorated with various decorative toys, fruits, sweets or small figurines depicting the symbol of the year.
Women will be especially pleased with New Year's baskets with flowers, sprigs of spruce, tinsel, fruits and sweets. In this variety of presents, it is easy to hide the most important gift, which will be the culmination of the entire celebration.
Agree that it is in the New Year that everyone is waiting for the fulfillment of their most secret desires. So why not make, for example, in such an exquisite way an offer to your girlfriend? Or present your wife with a certificate for visiting the spa that she has been dreaming of for so long? Fantasize and make your loved one a truly magnificent surprise, decorated in fragrant flora.
Do you want to give a loved one a floral arrangement or a bouquet for the New Year? Great! Then find out the preferences and tastes of this person, and then contact professional florists - and you will present an unexpected and pleasant surprise to a woman for this wonderful, magical holiday.
