Does chrysanthemum represent nostalgia?

The implication of chrysanthemum in China traditional culture is not to mourn, and there is no trace of using chrysanthemum to worship ancestors in traditional poetry articles. In ancient times, chrysanthemums were used to bless or appreciate the living; Now it is used to mourn old friends.

The mourning meaning of chrysanthemum comes from abroad.

Few people realize that sweeping graves with chrysanthemums, like expressing love with roses, is actually mainly the result of "spreading western customs to the east"; Even less people know that chrysanthemums spread from China to all parts of the world.

The word "Chrysanthemum" appeared in European dictionaries. It was introduced from China by the Dutch at the end of 17, to France in 18, and then to Latin America in the middle of 19 ... and spread all over the world.

In Europe, the place where chrysanthemums are planted the most is the cemetery, because the traditional culture in Europe thinks chrysanthemums are the flowers in the cemetery. If you are a guest or a gift, you must not bring this flower. In Latin America, chrysanthemums are also called "demon flowers". This shows its position in the west.