Chrysanthemums are one of my favorite flowers. The Daisy-like pompon symbolizes optimism and joy. In Japan there is a “Festival of Happiness” to celebrate this flower each year. Meanwhile, in some European countries, this flower symbolizes death and rebirth.

Mums are a special favorite for me because we used white mums in the centerpieces for our November wedding. Coincidentally the chrysanthemum is the November birth flower.