Re: Happy Iris Day (yesterday)

[Kathleen Sonntag <1014@rewrite.aisboard.org>]

Susan,
You may have seen my note in the spring issue of the bulletin about irises
in China. 
Thanks for the additional information.  Kathleen

The iris (yuenwii) is an important and popular Chinese flower.
In Chinese culture, irises are given to repel evil spirits, especially on
lunar May 5 when irises are hung over
doors. Eating irises is said to prolong one9s life.



On 5/9/14, 2:54 PM, "Linda" <1013@rewrite.aisboard.org> wrote:

>That's awesome.  Happy Iris Day to you, too!
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>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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