Easter Flowers and Their Meanings

There are many different flowers associated with the Easter holiday. Here are just a few of them and their meanings.

The Easter Lily represents Christ’s resurrection, purity, and hope.

Azaleas represent temperance, passion, fragility, say “take care of yourself,” and, in China, represent womanhood.

Daisies stand for innocence, loyalty, gentleness, and purity.

Tulips stand for the values of passion, perfect love, and belief.

The chrysanthemum represents cheerfulness, rest, and says “you’re a wonderful friend!”

Daffodils symbolize unrequited love, regard, and say “you’re the only one for me.”

Hyacinth have different meanings depending on the color. Purple hyacinth stand for sorrow or ask for forgiveness, while red and pink hyacinth symbolize playfulness.

St. Patrick’s Day in Houston

Looking for things to do on St. Patrick’s Day in Houston? There are certainly a number of different things going on, especially parties. If you’re looking to drink some green beer and have a great time with your friends, you’ll find many different opportunities. Here are just a few events for both families and adults.

One of the top pubs to visit is Lucky’s Pub. They throw a huge party on St. Patrick’s Day itself. It kicks off at 6 in the morning with breakfast, including Lucky Charms series (it’s magically delicious!). The bar opens up at 7 a.m., and throughout the day, ten different bands will play for your entertainment. They will also, of course, serve green beer and other treats.

If you’d rather drink something other than green beer, you may want to head over to Kenneally’s Irish Pub. Their bartenders are known for their skill at pouring a great pint of Guinness, but they have more than that. They are also known for their great bar food, including pizza.

Another option is the Absinthe Lounge. Celebrating the drink that was a favorite of James Joyce, the lounge is a favorite of many. They also have some great food, including quesadillas, panini, and pizza. Other great places to drink include Grum Bar, Bullpen Pizza & Sports Bar, Stag’s Head Pub, Sam’s Boat (featuring a St. Patrick’s Day costume contest), and the Shakespeare Pub.

Unfortunately, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 13, so it’s too late to attend this great event. It featured Grand Marshalls David Carr, Michael Carr, and Billy Carr, three Irishmen who have been active in the Houston Irish community. The St. Patrick’s Day parade is often held the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day, so be ready for it next year.

Spring Flower Celebrations in Houston

Looking for something to do in Houston that involves those gorgeous spring flowers? There are a few different events going on this spring celebrating bright flowers, and attending one or two of them will surely get rid of any lingering winter depression.

One of the most popular spring events is the River Oaks Garden Club Azalea Trail. This event features tons of beautiful azaleas and other flowers. The “trail” consists of different homes and gardens, including the gorgeous Forum, the unique Bayou Bend, and Rienzi. Participants will enjoy strolling through each garden and marveling at the many pink, white, red, yellow, and purple azaleas on display.

While not strictly a floral event, the Galveston Historic Homes Tour is a fun way of seeing what other people have done with their gardens. You’ll be able to spy many spring flowers as you walk through many of the area’s most fascinating and historic private homes. This tour takes place in May, and you can get an idea of just what you’ll see by going to the Galveston Historical Foundation’s website at http://www.galvestonhistory.org/

There are a number of other events in Houston during the spring that, while they don’t celebrate flowers directly, do involve flowers. You’ll spot some bright flowers during the Cinco De Mayo celebration and the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Festival, for example. And while they aren’t considered flowers themselves, the strawberry plants that are central to the Pasadena Strawberry Festival do have pretty little white blooms on them at certain points during the year.