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Get ready to celebrate National Daisy Day on January 28! This day has been around since the early 20th century and is dedicated to celebrating one of nature's most beautiful flowers. Daisies have long symbolized innocence, purity, love and joy throughout history. Whether you choose to give a bouquet of daisies or simply admire them from afar, this special day is the perfect time to appreciate these precious blooms in all their glory!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1911</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Modern Cultivation</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1911, florists and gardeners started cultivating daisies in a modern, systematic manner, making them more widely available.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Symbol of Girl Scouts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Daisy became an official symbol of the Girl Scouts in 1930, representing purity and innocence.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Daisies to Space</div><div class='timeline-text'>NASA sent daisy seeds to the moon in 1969 to understand how space travel could affect their growth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity Rises</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1980s, the popularity of daisies as a decorative plant and symbol of purity surged drastically.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Daisy Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Daisy Day was established to celebrate this radiant flower, its long cultural history, and its symbolic meaning.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Symbolism and Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>Daisies are still used today in various personal and professional situations to symbolize new beginnings, true love, and purity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Grow your own daisy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Whether you have a green thumb or not, growing your own daisy is a fun way to celebrate National Daisy Day. Just pick up some seeds from your local nursery and start planting. You'll have your very own daisy in no time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a daisy chain</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and head out to a field of daisies. Collect enough flowers to make a long daisy chain and wear it proudly as you enjoy the day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a daisy cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If baking is more your thing, why not try making a beautiful daisy cake? All you need is some white frosting, yellow food coloring, and a few daisies to decorate the top. Yum!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a game of “Daisy”</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A classic children’s game that has been around for centuries, “Daisy” is sure to get everyone laughing. All you need is two or more people, a field of daisies, and the willingness to play.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a nature walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend some time outside and appreciate the beauty of nature on National Daisy Day by taking a nature walk through your local park or forest. Look for different kinds of wildflowers and observe the unique beauty of each one.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Daisy's are beautiful</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The delicate petals and soft coloring of daisies make them one of the most beloved flowers in the world. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes, from single blooms to colorful meadows of wildflowers. A bouquet of daisies can brighten any room or garden!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Daisies have a calming effect</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Research has shown that gazing at pictures of nature scenes, such as a field full of daisies, can help to reduce stress and anxiety levels. Spending time with these cheerful flowers is a great way to practice mindfulness and take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Daisies represent innocence</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The daisy has long been seen as an innocent symbol of childhood freedom and happiness. Whether you're giving them as gifts or just admiring them in the wild, they remind us to appreciate all the simple joys that life has to offer.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Daisies are native to north and central Europe</h3><p class='facts-content'>Daisies, also known as Bellis perennis, historically grew wild in lush meadows of this region but are now grown in gardens worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The name "daisy" comes from "day's eye"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The name is a reference to the way these flowers open at dawn as the day begins and close at dusk.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Daisies symbolize innocence and purity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Since the Middle Ages, daisies have been associated with these traits, often found in depictions of the Virgin Mary.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A daisy is actually two flowers in one</h3><p class='facts-content'>The white petals count as one flower and the cluster of yellow disc petals makes up the second.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Daisies are edible</h3><p class='facts-content'>Not only attractive, but these flowers can also be consumed and often used to decorate food or make a herbal tea.</p></div></div>
National Daisy Day is celebrated on January 28 every year. In 2024 National Daisy Day will occur on a Sunday.
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