With aphrodisiac as well as romantic connotations, chocolate has long been the food of love, given at times of celebration or as a token of affection. So Heart-shaped chocolate is a perfect Valentine’s day gift. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 2004.
Snow represents coldness and hardness in human nature, but the fragile beauty of a snowflake symbolizes truth and wisdom. The snowflake is also a symbol of individuality, since no two are alike. Source: Bruce-Mitford, Miranda. “The Ilustrated Book of Signs and Symbols,” Dorling Kindersley Limited,…
The custom of greeting cards can be traced to ancient China and Egypt. Today they still function in the same way, to convey messages of celebration. Greeting cards arose in Europe in the 13th century, from printed New Year’s Day greetings made by Germans on…
Known as the summer kimono, the yukata is worn by both men and women during the warm months in Japan. Traditionally it was worn by Japanese elites after bathing, because…
Various kimono exist for specific events. These include: Hinamatsuri: These kimono are supposed to only be worn by dolls to celebrate happiness in childhood. Furisode: This is the most formal…
In Japanese kimono means “the thing worn.†Variations have been worn since the early Nara period (roughly 7th and 8th century), influenced by Chinese fashion. During the Edo period (roughly…