Mimosa is the symbol of women’s day and, precisely for this reason, on March 8 it is customary to give these small sprigs of flowers. They have been donated for several years because of their intrinsic meaning, do you want to know it? Read on to find out why mimosa is given as a gift at Women’s Day.
Woman with Mimosa Bouquet © stock.adobe
L’8th of March in Italy it is usual give the mimosa flower to women, as a gesture of love and respect. It is an ancient tradition that has a very deep meaning. Do you know what it is? If the answer is no, and you are curious to know it, then read on. We will reveal what symbolizes mimosa and because it is donated during Women’s Day.
You probably didn’t notice, but i mimosa flowers are the first to bloom in late winter, anticipating the onset of spring. Their yellow color, cheerful and lively, brings a breath of light-heartedness during the days March still too many gray and melancholy. But that’s not the only reason. Let’s find out together what it is.
Because mimosa is given as a gift on Women’s Day
There Mimosa was associated with the Women’s Day only starting fromMarch 8, 1946, when the Italian communist parliamentarian Tersa Mattei, the regular to women to celebrate the International day.
Vase of mimosas © stock.adobe
The parliamentarian made that gesture, since the plant has a twofold meaning: that of power and that of femininity. Two perfect adjectives to describe the woman. And on what better occasion to associate them, if not during their party ?! That is why, from that moment on, it is usual give the mimosa flower as a form of homage.
Origin of the plant
There mimosa plant belongs to the family of Mimosacea. Originally from Austria, after having been important in Europe at the beginning of the 19th century, it has become so popular in the Old Continent that it is cultivated very frequently here in Italy, where it has found an ideal climate in which to grow and adapt.
Blossoming at the end of winter, it is, for all intents and purposes, the first sign of spring now imminent and helps to bring good mood during the last rains of the cold season.
The characteristics of the flower
Mimosa plant with flowers © stock.adobe
In addition to the meaning symbolic, another reason why the Mimosa it is linked to its flowering. In fact, it blooms just in time for the party celebration, having adapted perfectly to our climate.
For this reason, in fact, as well as the commercial push of the last period, grows in large quantities in Italy. This causes the price keep it up bass, so much so that it is called a cheap flower. No excuses then. Everyone can afford to give a bouquet to the women in your life.
Its ability to take root in difficult terrain is also easy to associate with female history and to resilience of all women, which, over the years, have always been able to get up and to overcome any difficulty. There Mimosa and also symbol of rights and all the struggles that still need to be compared to achieve gender equality.
Now that you know its history, we are sure that during Women’s Day you will give mimosa flowers with a different awareness and the gesture will be even more appreciated.
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