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I Am Thankful For Flowers This Thanksgiving

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Margie Is Very Thankful In November we celebrate the turkey and give thanks for so much. I wanted to let everyone know how thankful for flowers and everyone I meet at the flower shop everyday. Make sure come by and say hi! What Is A Cornucopia The cornucopia is a cultural icon used in decorative flower arrangements around Thanksgiving. This holiday staple is more than just a classic centerpiece. Keep reading to take a glimpse into the past and see why this unique item has become a symbol of our thankfulness in America. It Starts With the Greeks The cornucopia is also known as the Horn of Plenty and is a hollow, horn-shaped wicker basket. It’s typically filled with various vegetables, seasonal fruits and flowers. In America the cornucopia is always associated with the Thanksgiving holiday, but it was actually around long before Columbus reached these shores. In one Greek myth, Zeus was sent to hide in a cave so his cannibal father couldn’t eat him. While hiding out in the cave, a goal n...