The Unique Meaning Behind Each Month's Birth Flowers

Fitting for a January flower, carnations prefer cool temperatures and come in a variety of colors, each with a unique symbol. Pink carnations represent a mother's love, for example, while dark red carnations indicate deep love, and white ones mean pure love.

Snowdrops also thrive in the cold, blooming in late winter or early spring. Their meaning can change depending on the occasion. During celebratory times they are thought to symbolize hope, but during difficult times they can convey sympathy and compassion.

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