The tradition dates back to the first world war when, on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice, Clémenceau called upon the French people to put flowers on the graves of the fallen soldiers.
Le Monde newspaper November 1 1919 read: “All the tombstones are wearing a white chrysanthemum flower. There is melancholy in their colour, and we are in a time of melancholy.” Source: www.connexionfrance.com
Today chrysanthemum of all colours are used to decorate gravesides (and other types of flower too).
In November the chrysanthemum is in full bloom – another reason for its choice.
This floral tradition which links the chrysanthemum to the dead is almost completely unique to France. Around 25 million pots of chrysanthemums are placed at the graveside in France each year.
1) Over the years ___________ flowers have become almost _______________.
2) Each 1st November, _______________ decorate the __________________.
3) “the daisy _____________________” as it is known / been named.
4) …is quite ______________ and available in a large array of ____________.
1) Who can become a member of “Fleuristes et Fleurs”?
2) What are the members of “Fleuristes et Fleurs” passionate about?
3) What are the two services offered by the florists for la Toussaint?
4) Why is this suggested to be a good idea?
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