Witchcraft and Crysanthamums
There is a tale that a Witch asked for gold and within 24 hours had a coin, a goldfish and a bowl of orange chrysanthemums!
...and chrysanthemums can be used for protection.
-Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
Gift-giving is not a normal custom in Belgium or the United Kingdom either, although in both countries, flowers are a suitable gift if invited to someone's home. Even that is not as easy as it sounds. International executives must use caution to choose appropriate flowers. For example, avoid sending chrysanthemums (especially white) in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe since they are mainly used for funerals. In Europe, it is also considered bad luck to present an even number of flowers. Beware of white flowers in Japan where they are associated with death, and purple flowers in Mexico and Brazil.
How Cultural Differences Affect Business Abroad
by Business America
...and chrysanthemums can be used for protection.
-Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
Gift-giving is not a normal custom in Belgium or the United Kingdom either, although in both countries, flowers are a suitable gift if invited to someone's home. Even that is not as easy as it sounds. International executives must use caution to choose appropriate flowers. For example, avoid sending chrysanthemums (especially white) in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe since they are mainly used for funerals. In Europe, it is also considered bad luck to present an even number of flowers. Beware of white flowers in Japan where they are associated with death, and purple flowers in Mexico and Brazil.
How Cultural Differences Affect Business Abroad
by Business America
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