Gordon Boswell

Gordon Boswell

Posted by gordonboswell on December 9, 2014 Holidays

Flowers for Hanukkah

Hanukkah is quickly approachingshutterstock_167364551, which means that people everywhere are digging out their festive decorations to get their homes ready for celebrating with their family and friends. With the traditional blue and white colors that call to mind the festive atmosphere, hosts can help lift people’s spirits and get them in the mood to enjoy the holiday.

Adding flowers to the rest of the decor can be a fantastic way to take the decorations for this year’s celebration to the next level. Here are some easy way to add flowers to this year’s preparations.

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Consider where people will be socializing around the home. Use flowers to dress up these different rooms to help light up everyone’s faces when they walk through the house. Look for bold and beautiful flowers that come in the traditional Hanukkah colors, such as white gerbera daisies, light blue hydrangea, and white roses. These flowers add a bit of life and elegance to the room. They can be used on mantels, end tables, counters, and on other surfaces.

Those planning on celebrating Hanukkah in other people’s homes might also find that this type of bouquet makes for an excellent gift for their host or hostess.

Welcoming people into the home

A large, elegant bouquet can be used to help welcome people when they come to visit. Using vibrant blues such as blue delphinium and whites such as white larkspur and lilies can help further contribute to the use of Hanukkah colors while also adding some elegance to the entrance of the home. The lovely flower s and the colors will help get everyone ready to celebrate as soon as they walk in.

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A centerpiece helps to tie an entire dining room table together. For many families and groups of friends, the dinner of the Hanukkah celebration can be a wonderful time for exchanging stories and laughing while enjoying some favorite foods. Use a centerpiece that uses the traditional colors of . If possible, look for a centerpiece that uses a few candles as well. The candles will help contribute to the ambiance of the meal while also helping to contribute to the symbolism of the arrangement.

Flowers are an excellent addition to any home’s decorations for this Hanukkah. By using the above ideas, people can get their homes and their spirits ready for the upcoming holiday. With only days to go until the first night of Hanukkah, now is the time to finish the preparations and decide which flowers will work best.