A Guide to the October Birth Flower and Its Meaning
Just like with zodiac signs and personality traits, each of us has a flower associated with the month of our birthday. Birth flowers carry their own characteristics, are packed with symbolism, and can say a lot about who you are.
The unique meanings of each birth flower also make them thoughtful gift ideas for the people important to you.
To help you pick the right flower for your month, we are compiling a series of short articles that dig into the symbology behind each bloom, starting with the current month of October.
OCTOBER
October is the month mostly related to creativity, love, and courage. So it’s no surprise it has two birth flowers: Marigolds and Cosmos.
Flowers are not the first thing to come to mind when we talk about fall. That’s understandable - we tend to associate flowers with Spring and Summer when there’s a range of colorful, fresh options in season.
But, flowers can make a difference, especially as they grow darker and shorter, and our mood seems to match the dropping temperatures. True, a fall floral arrangement might not be as vivid as a Summer one, but that doesn’t mean a lack of options to brighten up the day.
In fact, fall comes with its own scope of possibilities: from textures and deep shades to flowers that only bloom
There’s nothing wrong with showing appreciation for your boss every once in a while. After all, a good boss can play an important role in the development of our careers - from keeping us on track to giving us that extra push toward professional growth.
It only makes sense to have that one day of the year dedicated to them.
Boss’ Day has been celebrated on October 16th since 1958. It was first created in the US as a day for employees to thank their bosses, but, each time more, it has become about strengthening the bond between employees and employers. It’s also the right date to buy your boss a gift as a way to show your recognition for their hard work.
Of course, picking the right gift for your boss might seem like a challenge - you w
