About Chrysanthemums, and the Importance of Symbols

Yesterday, Bonnie brought home two bunches of flowers.  One was her favorite sunflowers.  The other flowers were still in green buds, not opened yet.  I asked what they were, she said “chrysanthemums”.  I said “what?” , she repeated, “Chrysanthemums, why do you ask?”. So I told her about our tradition.  Every year, on 1st of […]