What are the December Birth Flowers?
December is here which means the festive season is in full swing! Delicious food is being eaten, Christmas music is playing in every shop filling the room with cheer, hot chocolate is warming up frosty hands and Christmas flowers and decorations are being proudly displayed. It’s no wonder why December makes people feel so happy! And, for those who are lucky enough to celebrate a December birthday, it’s doubly special.
It should come as no surprise when we tell you that the first December birth flower is the suitably festive holly! So, whether you’re celebrating your own birthday or someone else’s this month, including holly in a bouquet filled with beautiful winter flowers is sure to make a meaningful gift. And, if you know someone who is expecting this month, mark the occasion by sending them some new baby flowers with holly!
The second birth month flower for December is the pretty narcissus that announces spring. It stands for new beginnings and self-love, and is a lovely flower to bring warmth and hope during winter.
Follow us to discover everything there is to know about the December birth month flower: the festive holly and pretty narcissus, including their meaning, and what they say about your personality.
Does December Have Two Birth Month Flowers?
Yes, December indeed has two birth month flowers, which are the holly and narcissus. These two flowers are associated with the month of December, with holly representing festive celebrations and narcissus symbolising hope and renewal after the winter season.
December Birth Month Flower: Holly
Holly isn’t really a flower, but a hardy evergreen shrub or tree known for its glossy, spiky leaves and vibrant red berries. It's a popular ornamental plant during the winter months, often used in festive decorations like wreaths and garlands because of its attractive foliage and bright berries.
Where to find it
Holly can be found in various regions across Europe, North America and Asia. It is commonly found in woodlands, forests, and gardens, thriving in temperate climates. But personally, we like to find it inside cosy homes at Christmas time.
History
Holly has been around for centuries and is actually one of Britain's favourite festive plants. But, before they were hung in homes and churches for Christmas, they were known as a very sacred plant by the druids. Where other winter flowers and plants wilted in the winter, the green and red colours of holly remained vibrant. Making it a very special plant indeed! In fact, way, way back in the day holly was seen as a symbol of fertility and a solution to protect places from witches in Pagan times.
Interesting facts
There are over 400 different species of holly worldwide, with varying sizes and appearances.
Holly plants are usually either male or female, and both are needed for the female plants to produce the bright red berries. Male holly plants produce the pollen required for fertilisation.
Holly wood is known for its fine texture and pale colour, making it highly prized for crafting fine woodwork. It's often used for making decorative inlays in furniture, musical instruments, and even chess pieces.
Meaning and Symbolism of Holly
Holly has a meaning of happiness, optimism, good fortune and peace which we think is perfect for a month filled with festive joy and a new year approaching. Because of their dark green, spike leaves and bright red berries, they also hold a lot of symbolism in Christianity. It’s believed that the berries were once white and stained red from Christ’s blood while the leaves represented the crown of thorns.
December Birth Month Flower: Narcissus
The second birth flower for December is the narcissus, a pretty flower with trumpet-shaped petals that come in white, yellow, or orange colours.
Where to find it
You can find narcissus flowers in places with sunny, mild weather like parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. They are also grown in gardens and bloom in the springtime.
History
The narcissus has a great origin story behind it too that you may already be familiar with. The pretty little flower got its name from Narcissus, a young, attractive hunter who was completely obsessed with his looks and all things beautiful. One day, he found himself looking at his own reflection in a pond and got so absorbed by himself that he ended up falling in and drowning. Because of this, the Greeks named the beautiful flower after him and it became a symbol for vanity too.
Interesting facts
There are over 50 species and many more cultivated varieties of narcissus, each with unique characteristics and colours. The most well-known is the daffodil, which is a type of narcissus.
Narcissus is one of the earliest spring bloomers. Depending on the variety and location, they can start flowering as early as late winter, often heralding the arrival of spring.
Meaning and Symbolism of Narcissus
With a meaning of hope, wealth and good fortune for the new year, the narcissus is a super popular flower in China and is used to represent the Chinese New Year as it’s one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring.
What Do the December Birth Flowers Say About Your Personality?
If you have both the holly and the narcissus as your birth month flower we’d say that you’re a beautiful person inside and out with a hunger for success and a positive, can-do attitude. No task is too big and you love a challenge! People love to be around your warm and happy nature as you’re always filling people with hope and being a super supportive friend.
Take a look at our Christmas flowers and gifts to surprise and delight someone this year no matter where you are.
How do I find my Birth Month Flower?
To discover your birth month flower, simply refer to our birth month flower guide or navigate directly to your birth month.
January Birth Month Flowers: Carnation and Snowdrop
February Birth Month Flowers: Volet, Primrose and Iris
March Birth Month Flowers: Daffodil and Jonquil
April Birth Month Flowers: Daisy and Sweet Pea
May Birth Month Flowers: Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn
June Birth Month Flowers: Rose and Honeysuckle
July Birth Month Flowers: Delphinium and Water Lily
August Birth Month Flowers: Gladiolus and Poppy
September Birth Month Flowers: Aster and Morning Glory
October Birth Month Flowers: Marigold and Cosmos
November Birth Month Flower: Chrysanthemum
December Birth Month Flowers: Narcissus and Holly
To sum up
December has not one, but two lovely birth flowers: holly and narcissus! Holly, with its shiny green leaves and red berries, symbolises happiness and is a favourite for Christmas decorations. It even has a history with the ancient druids. On the other hand, narcissus is a pretty flower with trumpet-shaped petals that comes in various colours, bringing hope and representing self-love. Plus, it has an interesting Greek mythology connection. So, December birthdays get a double dose of beauty and positivity.
