| Sending flowers for religious holidays has become a | | | | with flowers. Sending a flower gift on this holiday, |
| popular choice of gift, especially within the Jewish | | | | whether Jewish or not, is a kind gesture which is |
| religion. Jewish festivals regularly feature flower decor | | | | always appreciated and always put to good use! |
| within the home and Synagogue. | | | | Send a flower gift with an online florist |
| Rosh Hashanah is Hebrew for "head of the year" and | | | | Online florists offer excellent services for those |
| is the celebration of Jewish New Year. The day falls | | | | looking for flowers for Rosh Hashanah. A professional |
| on the first day of the Tishrei which is in the seventh | | | | florist will have an extensive catalogue of |
| month of the Hebrew calendar and in 2009, it will be | | | | arrangements suited specifically to this celebration but |
| celebrated on the 18th of September. It is one of | | | | as mentioned previously, any flowers which are |
| the "Yamim Noraim" which means "days of awe". This | | | | striking and bold will be perfectly suited. Online |
| is a time when followers the Jewish faith repent for | | | | catalogues feature clear images of the products as |
| their wrongs through various customs and rituals. One | | | | well as easy search functions to help you refine your |
| of these rituals is the blowing of the Shofar, a | | | | options according to price and occasion. Payment |
| goat’s horn. The day is one of rest as the | | | | facilities are very secure on these sites so those |
| Jewish faith observes Shabbat (the Sabbath) on all | | | | ordering online can be sure that their payment is |
| holidays. | | | | processed safely. |
| Flowers for Rosh Hashanah | | | | A flower and gift service will generally offer delivery |
| The presence of flowers is tradition on all Jewish | | | | services which transport the order directly to the |
| holidays. These are used in table decorations during | | | | recipient. These services are reliable and punctual, |
| meals, around homes and in Synagogues. Flowers | | | | keeping flowers fresh and beautiful. Convenience is |
| displayed throughout the holiday are always | | | | also a major benefit to ordering online as the process |
| extremely fine and beautiful. Whilst there are no | | | | is relaxed, practical and hassle free. |
| specific flowers traditionally sent at Jewish New year, | | | | Rosh Hashanah is a day of rest for the Jewish faith, |
| some members of the religion favour blooms | | | | meaning that the Shabbat will be observed. It is |
| mentioned in the Torah. | | | | therefore a good idea for those sending a gift of |
| Several Jewish prayers and songs mention thirteen | | | | flowers for this festival to ensure that the delivery |
| leafed roses as a symbol of those following the faith. | | | | date specified is the day before, on the 17th of |
| This flower can often be seen in elaborate and fine | | | | September. Orthodox members of the faith will not |
| arrangements used during Rosh Hashanah. Apple | | | | be permitted to sign for the delivery, cut the stems |
| Blossoms are also a popular choice; however these | | | | of the flowers or untie any ribbon or string due to |
| flowers are not as readily available as roses and | | | | Shabbat restrictions. |
| other striking flora. | | | | The use of flowers on religious holidays for |
| Judaism is symbolised by the colours blue, white and | | | | decoration and symbolism is an age old tradition, |
| silver and these colours will often be interpreted into | | | | especially in the Jewish faith. Those with family, |
| arrangements and bouquets during this festival. | | | | friends or colleagues celebrating Rosh Hashanah can |
| Ribbons of the traditional colours of the religion can | | | | add to the celebration with sending a beautiful gift of |
| be added to bouquets and arrangements and further | | | | flowers. Ordering through an online florist will ensure a |
| complimented by candles. | | | | practical and enjoyable experience for those giving |
| Those looking for a gift to send to Jewish relatives, | | | | and receiving! |
| friends or colleagues on Rosh Hashanah can celebrate | | | | |