January Lore: Birth Birds, Flowers, Stones, and More

January’s birth bird is the Owl—symbolizing thoughtfulness and wisdom  January’s birth bird is the owl. January babies are thought to be thoughtful and wise like the owl. January’s birth flower is the carnation—symbolizing unconditional love  January’s birth flower is the carnation which symbolizes unconditional love. January’s birthstone is the red garnet—symbolizing trust, loyalty, and compassion  …

Lemons are not naturally occurring in nature—they’re a hybrid of citron and bitter orange 

Lemons are not naturally occurring in the wild—they’re a hybrid of citron and bitter orange  Lemons are not naturally occurring in the wild—they’re a hybrid of citron and bitter orange resulting from cross-pollination. Learn more at https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42960445 In folklore, lemons are believed to ward off evil and attract love. In folklore, lemons are believed to …

This ish is bananas…Fruity Facts and Folklore

In 1700s Europe, pineapples were a symbol of luxury and rented for parties In 1700s Europe, pineapples were a symbol of luxury and rented as centerpieces for parties.  Learn more at https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/pineapples-0016728 Ancient Egyptians buried watermelons in tombs so that the dead could stay hydrated on the journey to the afterlife Ancient Egyptians buried items …

Dandelion greens are 4x more nutritious than sweet potatoes 

According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, the leaves of the dandelion plant are about 4x more nutritious than sweet potatoes.  Dandelions are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, and contains vitamin E, folate, and other minerals.  Dandelion can be eaten cooked or raw. Learn more >> https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/pdf/13_0390.pdf