Why do you think people in different countries include flowers in their celebrations?
People in different countries include flowers in celebrations because flowers represent beauty, freshness, and natural abundance.
Flowers have pleasant fragrances and bright colours that create a joyful atmosphere.
They symbolize positive emotions like love, respect, and happiness.
Many cultures believe flowers have spiritual significance and connect humans to nature.
Flowers are used in religious ceremonies, weddings, festivals, and as offerings because they represent purity and the beauty of creation that all humans appreciate regardless of culture.
Explanation
The chapter describes how marigolds from Mexico became an important part of Indian celebrations, used in temples, homes, weddings, and festivals like Diwali. The bright colours reminded people of warmth, celebration, and spirituality. This question extends the discussion to understand why flowers universally hold significance in human celebrations across cultures.
Solution Steps
Flowers represent beauty, freshness, and natural abundance
Flowers have pleasant fragrances and bright colours that create a joyful atmosphere
Flowers symbolize positive emotions like love, respect, and happiness
Many cultures believe flowers have spiritual significance and connect humans to nature
Flowers are used in religious ceremonies, weddings, festivals, and as offerings representing purity and the beauty of creation