Cupressus sempervirens, or the ‘Graveyard Cypress’ is one of the oldest classical mourning symbols used in Western and Eastern societies and its importance and longevity are are just as timeless as the tree itself. Known as the ‘mournful tree’ by the Greeks and the Romans, the tree was sacred to the Fates and Furies as… Continue reading Know Your Trees: Symbolism, The Cypress
Tag: Symbolism Sunday
Symbolism Memorial
A list of articles based around popular mourning symbols and motifs: Symbolism: The Lamb Mizpah The Maltese Cross / Cross Formée The Rose The Greek Keys The Urn The Poppy The Forget-Me-Not The Belt/Buckle/Garter The Upside-Down Torch The Peacock Wheat Pine Ivy The Cypress The Lantern The Elephant The Pelican The Arrow and Quiver The… Continue reading Symbolism Memorial
Symbolism, The Lamb
Sunday is the perfect day for sharing your table with your family and friends. You can break bread, drink wine and there is the all important roast! Hence, today’s Symbolism Sunday is dedicated to gathering your flock and celebrating the lamb in jewellery symbolism. Let us take into account that the sheep/lamb is an animal… Continue reading Symbolism, The Lamb
Symbolism, Mizpah
Let’s get all along the watchtower for today’s Symbolism Sunday! It does indeed look like such a lovely day outside, perhaps it would be best to grab a blintz or a bagel (why not both?) and find a comfortable seat. It’s days like this that we never should be absent, but if we were, I’m… Continue reading Symbolism, Mizpah