Flowers are an important part of every ritual, ceremony and festival. Flowers spread happiness, joy, brightness and vitality all around. And in the month of winter when there is snow all around, flowers become a symbol of life. They reiterate the belief of nature poet P.B. shelly: "If winter comes can spring be far behind" (Quoted from Wild West Wind) Green color symbolizes spring season when every living being is in merry mood as there is prosperity all around. All the flowers of Christmas are significant in one or other way. Let us see how these Christmas flowers got importance: Christmas Rose is also called Snow or Winter Rose. It blossoms during winter in the mountains of Central Europe. As the legend goes Christmas flower has associations with the birth of Christ. At the time of Christ's birth, many wise men and priests took gifts with them for the newborn baby, but Madelon (shepherd maiden) did not have anything to give. She started weeping and an angel passing by brushed aside the snow near her feet revealing the most beautiful white flower tipped with pink. Holly has associations with Romans and Islam besides Christianity. This flower is a symbol of masculinity and a good luck charm. It is also believed that this flower has a potential to frighten off witches and evil spirits. Many interesting legends are associated with Holly. Ivy's clinging symbolizes a vulnerable female clinging to her man for protection. It also connotes true love, truthfulness, and perpetual affection in marriage and in friendship. It also stands for eternity and resurrection. In Egyptian mythology it has been associated with Egyptian god Osiris' resurrection from the dead and in Greek and Roman mythology the flower has been associated with the resurrection of the Greco-Roman god, Attis. Mistletoe traces its origin to the Pagans. This flower is believed to possess medicinal properties since the time of the Celtics. It became a symbol of peace for Romans and Scandinavians. Poinsettia has many stories attached to it. The flower derived its name from Joel Poinsett, first American ambassador in Mexico. The inhabitants of Mexico thought the plants were symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem and regarded them as holy. Travour offers you information regarding Christmas flowers. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Prosperous New Year