It is a tradition to give red carnations as a gift on Mother's Day in Korea. Carnation is considered a symbolic flower to show gratitude and respect to parents. In particular, red carnations are used to express love and respect to parents.

So, since last week, I've been walking on the street and selling various types of flowers, but I saw more red flowers. I was curious too, so I looked it up before. Shall we find out if there is a special meaning or origin?

The practice of giving red carnations on Korean Parents' Day is relatively new in South Korea. This practice started on May 8, 1973, when the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea enacted the 'Day of Appreciation to Parents for their Efforts to Protect Parents'. After that, it became a common custom to present red carnations.

However, carnation itself is a flower that has been used in English-speaking countries for a long time for Mother's Day, Mother's Day, and events honoring parents. Red carnations have been considered a symbol of love, gratitude, respect, and respect, so they are thought to have been chosen as a suitable flower to convey gratitude and reverence to parents.

In addition to red, carnations of various colors such as red, white, pink, and orange have different meanings.

First of all, the flower language of the red carnation, which is the most gifted to parents, is 'love for parents' and 'love wishing for good health'.

Pink carnations say 'I love you dearly'

Orange carnations are 'pure love'

Blue carnations mean 'eternal happiness'.

White carnations also contain the meaning of respect, but they are not given to parents because they have a great meaning of 'memorial'.

Although the meaning is different depending on the color of the flower, all of them have the same love for their parents.

The flower language of white carnations is diverse. Representatively, there are meanings such as chastity, innocence, respect, respect, trust, and pure love. Also, since it is used as a sign of condolences at funerals, it also contains condolences, sadness, and comfort for the lost person. It is often used in wedding ceremonies, but in this case, it also means clean and pure love between the bride and groom and their families.

So it's good to give the right flowers according to the situation.

In Korea, red carnations are generally sold in various forms such as bouquets, flower baskets, flower boxes, and flower vouchers. Especially on Parents' Day, professional florists sell bouquets decorated with special designs along with messages to honor parents.

Glass jars and vases with red carnations in them are also popular, and they are also sold in cake form.

No matter what form you choose the red carnation, it will be a meaningful gift if it contains a heart that expresses gratitude and love to your parents.