Purple Flower Day: When is it, why are they given and what does it mean?

A trend that has gained popularity on social media is giving flowers of different colors on special occasions. Just as yellow flowers are given on September 21, October 9 has been established as the day of purple flowers , a tradition that arose mainly on the Internet, but does not have a specific origin.

The purpose of this custom is to express appreciation to loved ones or to one’s partner, offering a gesture of gratitude. Purple flowers symbolize admiration, love, pride and wishes for happiness , which makes them ideal for these dates.

Purple Flowers Day, why are they given as gifts?

The tradition of giving purple flowers has been linked to the famous song ” Un ramito de violetas” by Chilean singer Zalo Reyes. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who receives flowers from a secret admirer, who turns out to be her own husband, as a way of showing her love.

One verse of the song stands out: ” Who wrote verses to you, tell me, girl, who was it? Who sent you flowers in spring ?” This gesture of sending a bunch of violets every November 9 has inspired the custom of giving flowers to express affection and admiration.

However, it is referenced as November 9th, but netizens on TikTok have moved the date to October 9th.

What do purple flowers mean?

Purple flowers are associated with a variety of feelings such as friendship, love, respect, happiness, admiration and gratitude. These meanings make them an ideal gift to express deep emotions towards loved ones.

As with yellow flowers, there are no strict rules for this trend. Any bouquet, regardless of size or material, is suitable for this trend.