Allen’s Flowers and Plants offers the finest in Christmas and Hanukkah flowers and gifts

Allen's Flowers Christmas flowers, décor and wreaths offer so much beauty and holiday spirit to the season! Allen's Flowers offers the very best in farm fresh and creative Christmas Centerpieces, Wreaths and flowers. Interestingly, Christmas Centerpieces, Wreaths and decorations are not only festive but they also have a deep symbolism surrounding the Christmas season. For example, the Christmas Wreath represents eternity. This is because of its circular shape which signifies it has no beginning and no end.  In addition, Christmas Wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen leaves. The evergreen tree does not shed its leaves in the winter thus symbolizing eternal life. The various colors of Christmas decorations have interesting meanings and are believed to date back to the 15th century. At that time in history in London, it was a custom that homes and parish churches display ivy, holly and other various natural decorations.  People felt that the heart-shaped leaves of ivy symbolized Jesus coming to earth and that holly provided protection against witches. Plus, its thorns and red berries represented the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. The purposeful selection of red, green and gold decorations is by design also. Gold is one of the first colors associated with Christmas. It symbolizes royalty as it was one of the three gifts of the Wise Men. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus shed during crucifixion. In 1839, a Lutheran priest came up with the idea to use a wagon wheel to symbolize the approach of Christmas. Using the wheel, he would use red and white candles to reflect the Advent season. In the Roman Catholic Church, the season of Advent is four Sundays in December each one taking on a different theme: On the First Sunday, the church [...]

Visit the world class floral designers at Allen’s Flowers to find the very best flowers and gifts to make your home festive this Thanksgiving

Allen's Flowers Thanksgiving, one of the favorites among holidays will be here in two weeks. We invite you to shop with Allen's Flowers and create a festive holiday atmosphere in your home with our elegant flowers and gifts. Our world class floral designers have produced some of the most elegant holiday spirited floral products you will find. Thanksgiving evolved in 1621. As we all know from our history studies, it was a bitterly cold winter after the Pilgrims first landed in America. They were able to survive by the generosity of the Native Americans that shared food with them. To repay their new friends, the Pilgrims held a three-day feast. The bounty they shared included dried fruits, boiled pumpkin, turkey, venison and other foods. A slightly different menu from what we are accustomed to but no doubt a delightful feast at that time. Over the many years the theme of a celebration of harvest has continued to evolve. Today we think of Thanksgiving as a time to give thanks for our foundation of this great Nation. Of course, it is also the official start of the holiday season and a special time of fellowship with family and friends. After receiving encouragement from some people, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a nationwide holiday in 1863. As many people will be traveling and or hosting the Thanksgiving Day meal, there are guidelines to contemplate according to the CDC.  Some of their modified guidelines from last year are: Protect those not yet eligible for vaccination such as young children by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated. Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public indoor settings if you are not fully vaccinated. Even those who are fully vaccinated [...]

The floral designers at Allen’s Flowers have produced caring flower arrangements to honor National Diabetes and Lung Cancer Awareness month

Allen's Flowers The National Diabetes and Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed this November.  If you may know someone with one of these ailments, they would most likely cherish and benefit from a caring gesture of encouragement and love. Sending lovely and thoughtful flowers from Allen's Flowers is a perfect way to show that you care and to acknowledge the importance of this awareness month. Diabetes is an ongoing and rapidly growing public health issue. Multiple people deal with the illness every day. However, with proper management of diabetes, those suffering with diabetes are able to avoid major complications later by making healthy life style choices and or changes.  Early screening by doctors is a good start as often diabetes is a gradual illness that develops over time and early detection of symptoms can allow for adjustments in eating, exercise and other lifestyle activities. There are also many sources of information to increase awareness and management of the illness. The American Diabetes Association is one such educational resource. Lung Cancer is another major public health issue. This disease causes more deaths each year than many of the other known major illnesses combined. No surprise that some studies show that 90% plus of lung cancer illnesses could be avoided by not smoking. Back in 1995, there was a day designated as Lung Cancer Awareness Day and this has morphed into Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During November there is special interest from people in the US and the world to focus on a wide variety of social media, fund raising and other awareness activities. The industry best of the best floral designers at Allen's Flowers are passionate about producing flower arrangements and bouquets to honor special occasions and to bring joy into people's lives. [...]

2021-11-03T12:55:16+00:00October 29th, 2021|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, flowers San Diego, National Diabetes and Lung Cancer Awareness Month Flowers, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on The floral designers at Allen’s Flowers have produced caring flower arrangements to honor National Diabetes and Lung Cancer Awareness month

Allen’s Flowers would be honored to help decorate your home with our gorgeous Halloween Flowers and Fall décor

Allen's Flowers Hello wonderful Fall season! We are now in full swing and Halloween is just a few days away. This is the perfect time of year to decorate your home with holiday festive flowers and other fall décor from Allen's Flowers. People often love Fall more than other seasons for all the benefits it brings.  The temperatures are more pleasant than the long dog days of summer, the leaves are turning color, holiday fragrances fill the air and the holiday spirit begins to gain momentum. Decorating the home is always an exciting activity for the family and the expert floral designers at Allen's Flowers are ready to assist with our stylish and festive fall flowers. It is so reassuring to finally see more outdoor venues opening up. Activities like college football, county fairs and parades are part of the long standing traditions that usher in the wonderful Fall season. Last year many of these activities were discouraged or not permitted. As Halloween nears and families plan parties, there are numerous fun activities that can be done while still keeping in mind that safety is paramount. Below are a few CDC guidelines for lower risk gatherings and activities. Having a virtual Halloween costume contest Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends Decorating your house, apartment, or living space Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house admiring Halloween decorations at a distance Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search with your household members in or around your home rather [...]

2021-10-22T21:32:01+00:00October 22nd, 2021|Categories: Allens Flowers, Fall Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, Halloween, plants San Diego, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers would be honored to help decorate your home with our gorgeous Halloween Flowers and Fall décor

Shop with Allen’s Flowers and purchase a stunning flower arrangement in support of National Make a Difference Day

Allen's Flowers In 1992, the USA Weekend Magazine introduced the concept of National Make a Difference Day. This day has blossomed and grown in popularity as the time for people to get involved for the betterment of others. It is also the perfect occasion to send gorgeous flowers from Allen's Flowers.  The gift of flowers can be that spark of enthusiasm to get someone excited about helping to make their community a better place. This is the mission of Make a Difference Day. People come together to volunteer for wonderful activities that will improve their community and the world at large. The fourth Saturday of October has been officially designated as National Make a Difference Day. Creating a special day to make a difference for to betterment of the world is a worthy cause. There are so many people in our communities and around the world that could use the help of those willing to volunteer. As people contemplate their actions to be involved in Make a Difference Day, here are some key things to keep in mind. Be an inspiration to others to join in the volunteering movement for betterment. Be sure to share all volunteering efforts with friends and colleagues to inspire others to get involved. Taking care of others and the environment will help us all. There is a wide array of actions one can take for the betterment of society. Be open minded and know that any action to help society is a good action. Embrace this day as it is a time of being united with people that share the same desire to volunteer for good. If in a corporate setting, employees can rally together and start planning well in advance of the actual volunteering event. [...]

2021-10-17T13:50:03+00:00October 17th, 2021|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, Flowers, flowers San Diego, Make a Difference Day, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Shop with Allen’s Flowers and purchase a stunning flower arrangement in support of National Make a Difference Day

Allen’s Flowers has amazing same day delivery flower arrangements for Boss’s Day

Allen's Flowers Fortunate individuals have a great boss they respect, appreciate and value working with.  One special way to express sincere gratitude this Boss's Day is to send a flower arrangement from Allen's Flowers!  People easily recognize that talented leaders are the ones that encourage us to be at our best while continually helping us feel motivated and positive about our accomplishments and contributions.  Allen's Flowers has the freshest, most thoughtful and most creative floral presentations to reflect just how much respect and appreciation you have for your boss. The idea of "National Boss's Day" was offered up to the United States Chamber of Commerce in 1958. The thoughtful woman who introduced the concept was working for her father as a secretary at a State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois. In her observation, it did not seem clear to younger workers that their supervisors were dedicated, committed and hard working individuals. She felt their dedication needed to be realized and appreciated. While it used to be common place to simply give your boss or supervisor a thank you card, today it is appropriate, in most offices, to give he or she a gift. Typical gifts are candy and chocolates. In many cases employees pool their money to buy even bigger gifts. Do you have a special boss that you would like to give a special floral gift to? We have just what you need at Allen's Flowers! In addition to beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets from Allen's Flowers, below are a few additional great ideas to make your boss feel special. Most people in the office enjoy potluck events. You might arrange and host a potluck and keep your boss's favorite foods and beverages in mind. Give your boss a positive [...]

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