Pink
Carnations  |
Pink carnations have
the most symbolic and historical significance. According
to Christian legend, carnations first appeared on Earth
as Jesus carried the Cross and The Virgin Mary shed
tea at Jesus' plight and carnation sprang up from where
her tears fell. Thus, the pink carnation
became the symbol of a mother's undying love, and in
1907 was chosen by emblem of "Mother's Day," now observed
in the United States and Canada on the second Sunday
in May. A red carnation may be worn if one's mother
is alive, and a white one if she has died. |