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What kind of culture is expressed in Russian weddings

Scrambled together: (olive branch) symbolizes peace and reconciliation. (Poplar) is an ominous tree in Russian culture. (Cherry) has beautiful flowers and fruits and is loved by Russians. Russians see the cherry as the embodiment of beauty, (oak) in ancient times by the Russian people's respect, cut important ceremonies are under the oak tree. In Russian culture, the oak tree symbolizes the water and life force (spade tree) around the world about 80 species, Russia's rowan has 34 species, so the Russians call it the Russian tree, as a symbol of the hometown and home. (The linden tree has been loved by Russians since ancient times. When Russians mention linden, they associate it with the landowner's estate. (Bird cherry) is associated with love and beauty in Russian culture. (Willow) has a double symbolism in Russian culture. On the one hand, it is beautiful, and on the other hand, the willow tree often expresses sadness. In Russia, the sunflower is regarded as the "symbol of light" and is most popular. It is called the "sunflower" and has been designated as the national flower, and it is advisable to give an odd number of flowers to a woman when visiting Russians. Flower Symbolism in Russian CultureFlower symbolism in Russia is very rich. Red roses and cherries symbolize love, lilies symbolize virginity, red gypsophila signify friendship, white gypsophila and cornflowers signify trust, lisianthus signify longing, forget-me-nots signify eternity, aster signify sadness, azalea and broom heather signify loneliness, delphinium signify honesty, tulips signify arrogance, and clover signifies waiting ....... It is very common to send flowers to women in Russia. If our friends here go to Russia, flowers should pay attention to the following points, pay attention to the symbolism of the flowers, and do not send the wrong. 2, to the unmarried girl to send red roses, to choose the unopened bud. For married women, send more open roses, Dianthus. 3, the number of flowers should be singular. Send a flower can also, remember not to send an even number. To the dead flowers only with even numbers. (This is the opposite of Chinese custom). 4, avoid sending yellow flowers, yellow symbolizes separation, disloyalty, hate. Avoid sending acacia to the lady, because in ancient times it was believed that this flower can identify female liars, this kind of woman appears, the petals will be rolled up. It is also important to note that the wrapping paper should be added when taking the flower and removed before giving it away. A bouquet of the same flowers, especially of the same color, appears to be dignified and elegant, and the larger the bouquet the more grand it appears. Tree symbolism 1 Russians love the birch tree 2 beautiful flowers and fruits of the cherry tree 3 oak tree 4 rowan is the tree of love 5 nostalgic linden tree 6 softly thick plum 7 beautiful, sad willows 8 auspicious peach tree 9 year-old three friends of the pine, bamboo and plum Russian wedding bouquets are traditionally made of white-colored flowers tied together. When sending flowers to a girl, it is best to send budding red roses, while for young women, roses, gypsophila and chrysanthemums; for men under twenty years of age, it is best to send roses, while for men between forty and sixty years of age, gypsophila; for children, it is best to send a small bouquet of violets or mimosas. The bouquet should be formulated in such a way that the center sprig should be larger and the peripheral sprigs smaller to accentuate and strengthen the center sprig. Bouquets given at Russian bar mitzvahs, graduations or housewarming celebrations are usually tied with several coordinated flowers, while anniversary bouquets are tied with chrysanthemums, lilacs, lilies, irises, roses and gypsophila. Mourning bouquets are usually in darker shades, such as deep red roses, calla lilies, or dianthus peonies. When visiting a patient, do not send white flowers as this will reinforce the cold feeling of the hospital room, and do not send a single red bouquet to the patient as the red will contrast too much with the white of the hospital surroundings