Tulip Day 2024

2024-05-13

Of all the flowers I have loved the tulip is one of my favorites. I suppose it all stems from that early memory of my cousin Jackie who did a presentation on Tulip Time in Holland wearing a flowing blue gown way back in my childhood — and I saw the many tulips and became enthralled taking to them immediately.

Today is Tulip Day. It is observed every year on May 13.

The day exists to celebrate tulips, those brightly-colored spring bloomers.

Tulips originated in Central Asia, where they grew wild. Cultivation of the flower began in Turkey around 1000 AD and they were favorites of those denizens of the Ottoman Empire and the Sultan in particular.

Around the 16th century they were planted in the Netherlands for medicinal purposes. They remain associated with the Dutch since that time.

I love the tulip for it's form and color. I don't partake of any opiates but they are yet another offshoot of this versatile plant.

Happy Tulip Day to you !

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