Re: Happy Iris Day (yesterday)

[Linda <1013@rewrite.aisboard.org>]

That's awesome.  Happy Iris Day to you, too! 

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On May 9, 2014, at 11:11 AM, Susan Boyce <100T@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:

> Hi all,
>   Someone wished my husband a "Happy Iris Day" this morning, so I did some
> quick research.
>   In Japan they celebrate Iris Day on May 8th.  Iris flowers have spiritual
> importance.  It wards off evil spirits.  On Iris Day in Japan they put iris
> leaves in their baths to prevent illness.  They also drink juice from the
> plants in their Sake to ensure longevity.
>   In Brussels, the iris is the symbol of the city.  They celebrate Iris Day
> this year on May 10-11th.
>   In Tennessee, the Iris is the state flower.
>   There are also many cities in the USA that have Iris Festivals.  Keizer,
> Oregon; Porterville, California; and Sumter, South Carolina are some of the
> cities.
>   Many other places and business have open houses to show off our beautiful
> irises.
> So, here's wishing everyone a Happy Iris Day and season.
> Susan Boyce
> 
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