Question

Various colours of which flower were used to symbolize whether your mother was living or not

Answer 1

Red and pink carnations are meant to honor a mother who is alive and white carnations are used to honor a mother who is dead.

Explanation:

• Carnations convey purity, admiration, & love. Amongst carnations of different colours, white is considered to be the most popular.
• According to "Anna Jarvis", who was one of the "pioneers" of "the Mother's Day" celebrations in the US, white carnations symbolised the virtues of motherhood.
• According to Jarvis, white stood for faithfulness, purity,  charity, love, & beauty. Light red carnations express admiration

Answer 2

Answer:

When Mother's Day was first observed, various colors of Carnation flower were used to symbolize whether your mother was living or not. Other Information: The scientific name of Carnation flower is Dianthus caryophyllus. The Carnation flower is also know by the name of "The Flowers of God".

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