Some holiday flower choices are foregone conclusions - poinsettias for Christmas, lilies for Easter, and red roses for Mother's Day. But flowers for different holidays are not so set in stone. Weddings and anniversaries, for example, are lady's choice""and what if your mother is allergic to roses? Don't let traditions stifle your creativity. Use your best judgment when choosing which flowers are appropriate for holidays.

Flower arrangements add a great deal to the decor and the ambience of parties, open houses and just day to day visitation and create a festive mood for the family as well. Choosing flowers or plants that last a long time is thrifty and saves time as well during the busy holiday season. Many people prefer the "green" choices in their floral purchases as well as the rest of their lifestyles, including buying live plants only.

Flower arrangements don't need to just be greenery and flower stems arranged in a vase, but can be in all sort of unique containers, or can even be masses of live plants arranged in pleasing displays. Adding evergreens for Christmas makes almost any arrangement match the seasonal theme, for example, and putting it all in a toy sled would be charming.

Some people love to express their own style and creativity by doing flower arrangements themselves. Or, if money is not an issue, your florist can produce a stunning and appropriate arrangement for you. If you are a do it yourself type, then you can use online floral websites to search for ideas you would like to use in your own home.

The cheapest source for floral arrangements is growing your own flowers, fern, and other greenery. You can also make a trip to the countryside where gathering flowers or greenery is permitted, but be sure you have the owner's permission and that you do not pick protected wildflowers and plants. The first place to check is your own yard or greenhouse!

Flower arrangements for the holidays can even become family traditions and opportunities for spending quality time together. Families might work on arrangements all together, or assign different areas of the home to create floral marvels of their choice. Live flowers and plants make holidays and every day full of life and color and joy. Bringing home flowers is a wonderful expression of caring and warmth.