World Anti Terrorism Day

Terrorist attacks have taken place in every corner of this earth. Where we dream of making our cities and countries more beautiful, the ugly face of terrorism peeps out of nowhere and shatters our dreams. Terrorists have been striking every now and then, killing those we love and crushing our hopes and aspirations we nurture for years. At Floralis, we join hands against terrorism and condemn such acts across the globe. 

We believe that World Anti-Terrorism Day is not just a day in our calendars for other people to fight for our security. Each one of us is responsible for the safety of our country and we need to be vigilant throughout the year. We also hope that every nation stands up against terrorists and unites to bring them down once and for all. May 21^st is celebrated as World Anti-Terrorism Day every year all across the globe, with countries pledging to fight and succeed against terrorism in the days to come. 

Within the last decade, it’s noticeable how terrorist activities have increased in their frequency and magnitude. If you read the daily newspapers, you will come across one or more news bulletins of terror strikes in some part of the world. Some events shock the entire planet and leave a big mark on the entire civilization. Who can forget the twin-tower attacks of 9/11? This incident made people understand how terrorists can strike big if we aren’t alert in our daily lives. It also proves that complacency in security can be catastrophic and terrorist organizations capitalize on these lapses to execute their misdeeds.

Each year, thousands of clueless young people from different nations are lured into the evil grasp of terrorism. May 21^st is celebrated as World Anti Terrorism Day in order to make people, especially the youth, aware of the evil facade of terrorism. Once young people become more informed, the probability of them being misguided reduces. This special day is also celebrated to honor those soldiers who lost their lives fighting against terrorists and remember those innocent people who lost their lives to terrorist attacks.

In this modern nuclear era, every nation has the power to crush terrorism once and for all. However, since this may be at the cost of innocent lives, governments of different countries follow other routes to fight terrorists. They organize events, interactive chat sessions, and peace conferences to raise sensitivity and awareness among citizens against terrorism. But one thing needs to be made clear – terrorism doesn’t have a religion.

We should unite on this mission without having any prejudices about a particular religious sect. Otherwise, we can never finish terrorism from the roots. It’s important to remember that no religion preaches violent killings of innocent people and those who instigate or indulge in such ghastly acts are anything but religious.

At Floralis, we sincerely hope that people all across the world become more sensitive to each other and start caring more. Praying for world peace and a world free of terror.

Mother's Day

God has given several gifts to human beings on this planet. Of all such gifts, the most precious is a mother. It is said that god cannot be at the same place, taking care of different people, at the same time. In order to fill his absence, he has gifted each one of us with a special person, whom we call by several names, such as ma, mother, mom, and mum. We at Floralis strive hard to make Mother’s Day a very special day for every mother. Make May 12^th a memorable day for your beloved mother with a plethora of gifts from our online flower boutique.

Have you ever imagined a day without your mother being beside you? When you are unable to wake up on time to catch your school bus, it is your mother who wakes you up. She prepares your school bag and your lunch box. She helps you take your bath, have your breakfast and get you dressed up properly. It does not end here. When you have a bad day at school, it is your mother who helps you overcome the sorrow and boosts up your spirit. During your exams, your mother spends many sleepless nights with you, praying and hoping every second that you do well. When you pass with flying colors, it is she who enjoys your success more than you do.

Your mother is the only woman with whom you can openly share your sorrows and happiness. Think how boring it will be if you come back from office to find no one to welcome you back home after a tiring day at work. If it is your first day at work, it will be your mother who will be more anxious than you, asking you about your day when you come back. The day when you get that promotion, your mother will be the happiest person on this planet. And all this without expecting anything in return! 

Did you get married recently? You must have noticed the joy on your mother’s face on the day of your marriage. She ensures that everything goes smoothly during your D-day. When you have a disagreement with your wife, it is invariably your mother who ends any discord and calls peace between the two parties. Whatever be the situation, you will always find your mom beside you, telling you to be strong and never give up. Unfortunately there are many of us who take her for granted; or worse, think of her as a burden and tend to ignore her with time.

Floralis salutes all mothers everywhere and offers an impressive line-up of gifts to bring a smile on the face of this priceless person. So choose something thoughtful for the most special person in your life and cherish the smile on her face. Celebrate Mother’s Day this year with Floralis flowers and gifts and you will surely see the increased affection in your mother’s eyes. Nothing compares to making that one person happy who has always been happy for you.

Rabindranath Tagore's Birthday

There are very few Indians who haven’t heard the name of the great poet from Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore. He was born on the 7^th of May, 1861 and was the youngest of his thirteen siblings. Born in Jorasanko Mansion, he was lovingly called as “Rabi” by his family members. 

Rabindranath was later renamed Gurudev and was the first non-European to bag a Nobel Prize for his literary work ‘Gitanjali’. He was a key contributor in changing Bengal’s music and literature. Those who have met the bard say that he was always seen with his flowing white hair and beard. This look helped him earn the reputation of a prophet in his region though he was against the idea.

Rabindranath Tagore’s home is a library of books and magazines from across the globe. Due to the early demise of his mother, he was mostly raised by servants. His father used to travel a lot and was seldom at home. Rabindranath’s family can be said to be full of literary and artistic talents. His eldest brother, Dwijendranath, was a well-known poet and philosopher. Yet another brother, Jyotirindranath, was a renowned musician and playwright. Swarnakumari, his sister, was a novelist.

Later in his life, Rabindranath Tagore moved to Shantiniketan, where he made his ashram with a marble floored hall, meant for prayers. He named this hall ‘Mandir’. He also made a school in Shantiniketan amidst nature. Special significance was paid to being as close to the flora and fauna as possible. Most classes are still held outdoors so that the mind is free and thoughts flow naturally. 

Even till this day, teachers and students of the school perform several dance and drama routines based upon his works on his birth anniversary. His birthday is celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm, not just in Shantiniketan but also across Bengal and other parts of India with a Bengali diaspora.

In the year 1915, Rabindranath Tagore was granted knighthood by the British Crown. However, after the Jalianwala Bagh massacre in the year 1919, he is said to have renounced his title. Throughout his life, Rabindranath Tagore has written numerous songs, essays, novels, dramas, and short stories. His short stories are very popular all across Bengal and his songs are still played in numerous radio stations and TV channels as well as in schools and colleges. 

His writings are generally popular due to their lyrical and rhythmic nature. To mark Tagore’s 150^th birthday, a special anthology named “Kalanukromik Rabindra Rachanabali” or the total body of his works was published. It contains all his writings, presented in eighty volumes. He has also composed a total of 2230 songs over his entire life time, and these compositions are known as Rabindra sangeet.

Every Rabindranath lover should visit Shantiniketan atleast once in his or her lifetime, especially during his birthday. The colorful ambience of this small town is sure to impress even a prosaic person and make him appreciate poems and songs. Holi is another occasion when the place comes to life and is a top draw for tourists across India and the world.

At Floralis, we wish Gurudev from the bottom of our hearts and hope he continues to inspire and motivate us to spread love and happiness.

May Day

There are special days celebrated for fathers, mothers, children, and also animals. Similarly, there is a special day dedicated for workers. Known as International Workers’ Day, or more commonly as May Day, this day is celebrated on the 1st of May every year. In 80 odd countries this is a national holiday, whereas, in several other nations it is celebrated unofficially. As the story goes, in the year 1886, police were trying their best to control a crowd of workers in Haymarket, Chicago. All of a sudden an unidentified person threw a bomb at the police. This infuriated the police and they answered by opening fire on the crowd. This killed a large number of demonstrators as well as the policemen. This incident is also known as the Haymarket affair of Chicago.

After five years, in the year 1891, during the anniversary of the incident of Chicago, May Day was formally announced to be celebrated every year. This was decided at the International Second Congress, the 20-country delegation that met in Paris. Some of the countries, where this day is celebrated for labors, are:

·         Argentina: In this country, where world renowned footballer Pele was born, 1^st of May is an official holiday. Several celebrations for labors take place in many major cities of this country, including demonstrations and peaceful protests.

·         Brazil: All day long events, of various types, are organized in Brazil to celebrate Workers’ Day on the 1^st of May. This is also the day when wages and salaries get readjusted for people in the working class.

·         United States of America: In the US, there have been several failed efforts to officially declare the 1^st of May as the official Labor Day. However, in the year 1921, May 1 was declared as Americanization Day. Later in the year 1949, this day was renamed as Loyalty Day. It became a special day which was celebrated every year.

·         India: In India, the first May Day celebration was officially undertaken in the city of Madras. This was initiated by the Labor Kisan Party of Hindustan in the year 1923. Till this date, the 1^st of May is celebrated as a national public and bank holiday in India.

If you visit several factories and offices in your city, you may find numerous events being organized for their old labors. Some firms even remember some of their past workers on this special day. They have their senior officials say a few words about their old workers and also invite the family members of these workers to these events. Garlands and bouquets with special gifts are given to the next of kin of these old employees. Many companies put up pictures of some of their past workers on May Day. This is a good way to remember the services provided by these workers on this special day meant especially for international laborers.

At Floralis, we salute our workers, irrespective of their designation. They are the driving force behind our successes and each one of them is personally responsible for what we are today. Show your appreciation for those special people who make your job a lot easier every single day with our collection of fresh flowers, bouquets and floral arrangements. Check out our collection of thoughtful gifts and novelties for the occasion and make it memorable for your colleagues and employees.

The taste of Sweat is sweet and for creating a beautiful world it is important to respect people who shed their sweat and an occasion to ‘Say it with flowers’