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Hanukkah Flowers, Plants, Gifts and Traditions

The Hanukkah holiday celebration is here and many families all over the country are gathering in fellowship to celebrate the miracle of the Menorah. This celebration will go on for eight whole days in remembrance of the story of the miracle of the lighting of the Menorah in the Jewish temple. They had found only a small amount of oil, but the Menorah burned on for eight whole days an event that marked the start of Hanukkah. Flowers for Hanukkah Secularly, Hanukkah is compared to Christmas and often gifts are given during the celebration -- sometimes gifts are actually exchanged every single day over the eight day period of the holiday. So this Hanukkah holiday, why not celebrate with the gift of flowers or a gift basket? At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we offer the most vibrant and truly delightful flowers in all of Southern California. We have everything from amazingly colorful and fresh bouquets to some of the most beautifully designed arrangements one could ever dream of. If flowers are not what you are looking for, we also offer a variety of green plants that are so fresh they are alive not to mention that these types of plants have been scientifically proven to promote good health. We even offer a variety of great gift baskets that make the perfect group gift. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, you cannot go wrong when it comes to gift giving during Hanukkah. Traditions of Hanukkah There are many traditions of the Hanukkah celebration and some are truly quite unique. So whether it’s your first time hosting the celebration or you are just looking for something new, you have come to the right place. Let’s talk about the Dreidel – first, what is it? [...]

Allens Flowers Decorates Our Website, Blog & Social Media Sites For The Holidays!

Click On The Photo Above To Visit The Allen's Flowers & Plants Facebook Page! As you can see we have been decorating for Christmas. We hope that you enjoy our blog and Facebook page and will come back and visit us often. If you enjoyed your visit, please let us know by clicking “Like” on our Facebook page! Allen's Flowers & Plants is a second generation, family owned and operated floral design firm. We have been serving up Holiday smiles in the San Diego, California area for more than 30 years. We invite you to stop by any of the three floral design centers we have, located in downtown San Diego, El Cajon and La Mesa and enjoy the beautiful holiday decorations that we have put up. We offer the areas best selection of Christmas Flowers, Holiday Gift & Fruit Baskets, Seasonal Flowering Plants, Floral Table Centerpieces and so much more. Christmas Flower Arrangements On Sale Now! Holiday Gift & Fruit Baskets Holiday Floral Table Centerpieces Seasonal Plants

adminMWL2012-11-27T11:31:25+00:00November 27th, 2012|Categories: Allens Flowers, Christmas Flowers, Holiday Gift Baskets|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, Christmas Flower Arrangements, El Cajon Florist, La Mesa Florist|Comments Off

The Many Faces of the Chrysanthemum

The November birth flower is the Chrysanthemum. Like birthstones, birth flowers represent the month in which someone was born. They are often associated with superstitious beliefs and generally the meaning of these stones and, in this case flowers, is associated with one’s personality. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we believe that the Chrysanthemum flower would make a delightful gift to anyone with a November birthday but in taking its meaning to heart, it would serve others just as well, too. The flower is beautiful, being first discovered in a gold color but is also known to grow in white and red. The Origin of the Chrysanthemum The flower was first used in China well over a few hundred years ago. It was used in culinary for mixed greens and other salad like dishes as well as made into a tea. It has even been made into a type of rice wine as the Chrysanthemum flower is known for its sweet taste and aroma. Unlike other sweet things though, the Chrysanthemum flower is also known for its effectiveness as a strong insect repellant as well as killer. The Color and Meaning Throughout history, we have associated colors with meanings. For example, red has stood for passion, which has meant love and, at times, also represented bloodshed and war. With the Chrysanthemum flower, a red colored bud like many other red flowers, symbolizes love. The white represents truth and the yellow a slight love. The Chrysanthemum flower in general though represents optimism and joyfulness. According to the meaning of the Chrysanthemum, a person who is born in November should be all of those things, but at Allen’s Flowers and Plants we feel that others can be those things too. So, while the flower [...]

adminMWL2012-11-26T17:47:36+00:00November 26th, 2012|Categories: Birth Flowers|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, flower delivery San Diego, San Diego best flower arrangement, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

Shake Their Hand: Celebrating Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day is upon us and we believe it is ever important to give our thanks to America’s servicemen and women for their endless sacrifice. Allen’s Flowers and Plants believe that no Veteran should go unloved ever and to know that so many are suffering on this side of the states pains us greatly. No man or woman should be alone after serving for this country for when they did from that moment on and to eternity they became our family. Every one of us owes them for what they have done, keeping freedom free and protecting our friends and families. To every veteran we say, thank you for your service to our nation and her people. A History of the Holiday Veterans Day was first celebrated at the end of World War 1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of the year 1918. Like Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, Veterans Day is celebrated to commemorate and decorate our military to thank them for their time, service and sacrifice in keeping this nation and her values alive. We share the belief of others that not a single veteran should ever feel alone after serving to protect our lives and freedoms. Celebrate and Thank Chances are you know someone who has served in the military or is serving in the military. While they probably know just how much you care for them and thank them for doing what so many others could not, this Veterans Day, be sure to remind them of how much they mean to you. There are many ways one can go about this, too. If they live far away, be sure to write them, call them, or send them a little something [...]

adminMWL2012-11-09T02:27:53+00:00November 9th, 2012|Categories: Veteran's Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego best florist, San Diego flower delivery|Comments Off

A Lighthearted Election: It’s Time to Vote and Agree to Disagree

Is it fantasy to believe that a lighthearted presidential election could be at all possible? Perhaps you might think so, but it wasn’t that long ago it seems that people went around having a little more respect for others and their beliefs. Before, it seemed to us that, while we all might have in the end sided with one side or another, most of the time we stood in the middle supporting various parts of each political party. It seems impossible for one side to just go and get everything right. So, yes it is safe to say that a more lighthearted Election Day is very much an achievable effort. We All Have Views It is important to remember that every one of us has our own views and is entitled to our own opinions on all matters and on goings in this country and its politics. Just because someone thinks differently or votes for one party over another, it does not mean they are the ‘enemy’; they are a person too and, just like you, they have their reasons. As we close in on Election Day, chances are you are going to continue to see more and more people expressing their views on these matters and they may not be your own. Just remember to be polite about it and hope that your emphasis on kindness and respect rubs off on them as well and just maybe Election Day will be a little less tense. It’s Just a Day, But Make it Count! At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we want to stress this in a couple of ways. Try not to get so worked up over the elections. Cast your vote (please vote responsibly) and then wait it out to [...]

adminMWL2012-11-05T17:24:45+00:00November 5th, 2012|Categories: Elections|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

The Sweetest Day of the Year

The Sweetest Day is a day about being kind to those less fortunate, being sweet just to be sweet. The Sweetest Day is celebrated the 3rd Saturday of October, but do we really need a designated day to show some kindness? At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we hope that it isn’t the case. After all, we believe that, while a designated day of being sweet is just the right medicine for the world, all of us as a whole should at least try to make a difference and make a stranger smile today or tomorrow and perhaps everyday this year. A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way The Sweetest Day was started in the 1920s, and it was celebrated by the committee who started it that handed out thousands of candies and sweets to those less fortunate. Over the years, it has evolved some into a holiday about giving a little something to those you love in an effort to show them just how much they mean to you. So, this sweetest day or any day really, a little something for someone special can really brighten their days. Because the truth is we never really know how a little kindness could affect someone we love or a stranger. Celebrate Kindness On this day, why not get a few little things for the ones you love? Remember that an honest gift expects nothing in return. The people you care for probably care for you too, but they may not know about the Sweetest Day. So what better a way to show them, than to get them a little something sweet? Great gifts for Sweetest Day include: Candy, of course, as there are hundreds if not thousands of brands and pretty much everyone [...]

adminMWL2012-10-29T18:28:09+00:00October 29th, 2012|Categories: Sweetest Day|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego florist|Comments Off

Spooky San Diego Events

A lot comes with October -- there is, of course, Halloween and all the spooky fun that brings. Fall is in full season with the breeze and the dead leaves. The days are shorter and the nights longer -- just another great reason to have some great plans for the month. Luckily for those of you in the San Diego area and those looking for a getaway that’s not so far away, San Diego is quite the bustling city with lots of fantastic things to do. Some Great Haunts in San Diego With the celebration of Halloween being just a short couple of weeks away, the annual 29-day event, The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, is already underway in Balboa Park. This spooky event is being put on by The Haunted Hotel and they are promising a stroll through the world of nightmares. It’s a place where heroes hide in fear of what lurks in the dark and where your guide is your lifeline. You don’t want to get lost in those woods. Thrill seekers, horror buffs, and people just out looking for a good time should be sure to check out The Haunted Trail of Balboa Park this Halloween. For more information on the event, pricing, and who to contact, feel free to visit the event site. Allen’s Flowers and Plants hopes to see you there sometime before the months end. Also presented by The Haunted Hotel is their very own Haunted Hotel event. Come for a visit to this eerie inn and attempt to uncover its darkest secrets. Lairs where ghosts and goblins lie and where they are just dying for you to join them await so keep your wits about you and brave the corridors of the Haunted [...]

adminMWL2012-10-23T00:16:43+00:00October 23rd, 2012|Categories: Events|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego flower delivery, San Diego Halloween events|Comments Off

Take Her to the Homecoming Dance

Fall is finally here. Can’t you feel it in the air? There are some obvious changes that indicate fall’s presence like shorter days and the changing colors to the leaves. Other changes have been that the new season of football has arrived and some of the public’s favorite television shows, too. What else comes with fall though besides a plethora of birthdays and holidays? The Homecoming dance and game, of course! Homecoming Most of you probably have hands-on experience with the events of Homecoming, a school holiday and festival of sorts that often lasts more than just the evening of the dance and game. In fact, many schools celebrate Homecoming ‘week’ as it really does signify the return of students and teachers to the school for hopefully another great year. The main event is obviously the game and, of course, the dance (surely the ladies and gentlemen will argue about which is truly more important). However, the game and the dance are not the only things that go on during Homecoming week. The week is most often a school spirit week and with that each day has a dress up theme from crazy hair to pajamas. Schools will also sometimes host parades and festivals as fundraisers. Then, there are pep rallies and sometimes even bonfires. The Big Game and the Dance The Homecoming game and dance are often themed to help keep things interesting and students will sometimes dress appropriately to the theme. While you won’t need flowers for the game, you guys will certainly need them for the dance. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we offer a quality selection of dance appropriate flowers as well as various gorgeous arrangements of fall themed flowers. You will be sure to find a [...]

adminMWL2012-10-14T23:27:09+00:00October 14th, 2012|Categories: Homecoming|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, corsages San Diego, homecoming flowers|Comments Off

Plan Your Perfect Wedding with the Right Flowers: A Beautiful Wedding

Recently, at Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we put together an elegant wedding for a lovely couple who hosted their wedding south of the border in Tijuana, Mexico. Our floral specialists strived to arrange the freshest roses, hydrangea, and tulips into splendid bouquets and eye-popping arrangements that were used on the reception tables and as decorations throughout the event. It was a truly elegant white wedding The wedding party was held at a private residence in Mexico, which was decorated by our class act team of floral specialists. They did their very best to take the bride and groom’s vision of a perfect day and turn that into a reality. Thousands of roses were used and then complemented by hundreds of the hydrangea and tulips when creating the ceremony grounds and after party. The best part though is that at Allen’s Flowers and Plants we specialize in bringing couple’s wedding dreams to life and making them a reality. Envision Your Perfect Day Once you have some ideas about how you want your wedding to look, let us turn it into something perfect and meant for just you and your love. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we not only specialize in floral design and bouquets, but our design team can also create an entire floral paradise for wherever you set your wedding – indoors and outdoors. We work with the bride, groom, wedding planner or whoever it is that you want taking care of the decorations. We also coordinate with them to create the perfect and most delightful bouquets and arrangements for the big day. Most importantly, we recognize that this day is for you, your family and friends to celebrate union and love. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we make the day [...]

adminMWL2012-10-08T18:22:29+00:00October 8th, 2012|Categories: Weddings|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, Wedding floewrs San Diego|Comments Off

Celebrating Yom Kippur: Seeking Atonement

Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that is very important in the Hebrew culture. It is a day set aside to seek atonement for sins, and it is often used as a time of reflection and even preparation. Gifts are sometimes given on this holiday as well, but in truth it is a holiday reserved for fasting and spirituality. By tradition though, it actually starts the day before; even though only the day of is referred to as Yom Kippur. History on Traditions Whether you are a devout to the Jewish faith, stepping up to take your heritage and religion more seriously, or just a curious onlooker, there is a lot to learn and take home from Yom Kippur. Referred by some as a holiday and others as just a tradition, this day at its core is about seeking forgiveness and atoning for ones sins; against god and man. So it starts the day before, as the fast begins at sundown it is critical to get morning prayers and afternoon prayers done earlier than usual. Then, when the feast comes, one should only eat easily digested foods that are not salty. These two things will help you to survive the fast without eating or drinking. The fast begins at sundown and from this point on you cannot eat or drink anything, seek atonement with god through prayer and asking forgiveness. Atonement with man though is sometimes not as easy. In the past when villages were small and everyone knew everyone it was a little easier to hunt down the man you wronged and apologize hoping for his forgiveness. Now though in the large society that we live in, this is a little harder to do. While those living more traditionally might [...]