Kaunas

Flowers & Plants

share
If you want—or have—to give flowers to somebody in Lithuania, there's a number of local customs that are worth knowing about if you don’t want to run the risk of causing offence. Unless somebody just died, make sure you only give an odd number of flowers or stems. One will do, but isn’t particularly welcome unless it’s a single red rose for a lover. Lilies and chrysanthemums are still considered by some to be potent symbols of death, and should be left well alone unless heading to the cemetery. If giving flowers to the elderly, avoid yellow ones. Yellow is the colour of jealousy, and was also the colour of the dresses worn by woman of a questionable profession in the past. Carnations, especially red ones, are symbols of communism and as such can upset certain people. Finally, if you happen to be in Lithuania on International Women’s Day on March 8, it’s appropriate, if somewhat old-fashioned, for men to give red tulips to their female colleagues at work.

Refine your search

Choose Categories
Show all categories
Markets
Shopping centres
Books
Fashion
Flowers & Plants
Food & Drink
Home & Garden
Musical instruments
Specialist shops
Choose Categories
Markets
Shopping centres
Books
Fashion
Flowers & Plants
Food & Drink
Home & Garden
Musical instruments
Specialist shops
Choose Amenities
Show all
City centre location
Credit Cards
Outside seating
Takeaway
Choose Amenities
City centre location
Credit Cards
Outside seating
Takeaway
Submit
Put our app in your pocket
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here. AGREE
Top