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The Symbolic Life of the Cherry Blossom
History
The Japanese word for cherry blossom is sakura and Japanese families have celebrated the arrival of spring with hanami or "flower gazing."
In Japan, the spring blooming of the cherry blossoms coincides with a season of renewal and new beginnings
have been cultivated and celebrated since at least the eighth century C.E.
Symbolism
blooms for only about 10 days, and part of its hypnotic beauty is the knowledge that it will soon be gone.
only flowering tree where the petals fall to the ground when they're at their peak, not when they're faded or wilted.
Japanese word natsukashi describes a nostalgic feeling of happiness tinged with sadness and is associated with cherry blossom season.
Known as "sakura" in Japanese, these pale blooms are a symbol of spring because it is a time of renewal. they are also symbolic of the fleeting nature of life.
Introduction
strictly ornamental, although the trees do produce a tiny dark fruit that birds and animals eat.
grows all over the world
Although the blooming season is less than two weeks, the tree itself may live 30 to 40 years.
cherry blossom tree doesn't produce any cherries
Significance
the flower is celebrated with an annual festival that lasts for four weeks, bringing friendships and relationships closer
The Japanese have developed a method for making tea from cherry blossoms.
contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They are believed to bring healing to irritated skin, and to help prevent skin damage that leads to aging.
