Mindy Robinson in The Green Fairy, 2016 film. US, Britain, Sweden. Symbolic Green color in British folklore

Symbolic Green color in British folklore

Green is a truly symbolic color in Celtic folklore, and in particular, in British forlklore. Together with red, green was the color most favored by the fairy races who inhabit the ancient Celtic lands. Many humans, especially in Scotland, traditionally refused to wear this color so as not to offend their fairy neighbors. Indeed, some Scottish families considered it fatal to use this color. Meanwhile, common associations between the green color and flourishing vegetation point to the fairies’ earlier incarnation as spirits of fertility and abundance.
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Hand veawed carpet of brown color. Brown color meaning and quotes

Brown color meaning and quotes

People who prefer brown color want physical rest, peace. Indeed, a cup of hot aromatic coffee or cocoa – what could be better, especially with brown sugar… Also, people who attach great importance to their own health, and those who value stability, tradition, family, prefer this color. However, a person who rejects everything brown, is in search of his individuality.
Found in nature very often, brown color is the earth itself and tree, fallen leaves under your feet, and a magnificent natural carpet of brown color.
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Black spots on colorful body. Changing colors beautiful rainbow frog

Changing colors beautiful rainbow frog
A symbol of reincarnation, Rainbow Frog is an object of worship in India. In addition, Frog, constantly changing color, is even equal to a god in India. So, hundreds of people flock every day to Reggie Kumar’s home in India, to pray and ask for miracles. And the frog glowed white when people saw it the first time. Then it lit up yellow and then turned gray. It was like a miracle, that’s why Frog, constantly changing color, considered a god in India.
By the way, the frog has many names, and in particular, Hopper elegant, Earthy rainbow frog, and red rain frog. However, the most accurate name for this wonderful creature is – Scaphiophryne gottlebei. It inhabits the South and Central parts of Madagascar. And of course, it is very popular among terrarium fans.
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Spathiphyllum, or Peace lily, or Women’s happiness. Plants that bring love

Plants that bring love

Undoubtedly, the value of love and romance in life can not be overestimated. Meanwhile, a “Magnet” for attracting love can become a usual home plant. Interestingly, its mystical significance noted in the legends and myths of different nations. In particular, the teachings of Feng shui, and study of flower symbolism. For example, Spathiphyllum, one of the plants that bring love to your home. By the way, Spathiphyllum, or Peace lily, a decorative plant with beautiful white flower and bright green leaves, is also known as the «Women’s happiness». And when the plant appears in the house, single people are sure to find a soul mate. Besides, young couples who are thinking about the baby will soon have a child. So, «Women’s happiness» always brings mutual understanding and love. Spathiphyllum — evergreen herbaceous perennial plants with large leaves. The plant does not need large amounts of light or water to survive.
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I want to do to you what spring does with the cherry trees. Pablo Neruda. Reasons to love trees

Joyce Meyer once said: “Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don’t see what goes on underground — as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their beauty. But we don’t see the roots. We just see and enjoy the beauty. In much the same way, what goes on inside of us is like the roots of a tree”.
Undoubtedly, there are many reasons to love trees. First, they convert carbon dioxide into oxygen that we breathe. Second, they create a pleasant cool shade on a hot day, and are home to animals. And another reason — it is amazing how some of them look.
However, not all of the following plants are trees (wisteria — a vine, rhododendron — bush and baobab tree belongs to the family of cereals). Anyway, we can’t help admiring them because they are amazing, majestic and beautiful.
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Protective Eyes on butterfly wings

Protective Eyes on butterfly wings

To survive, butterflies have learned to protect themselves from enemies. In the process of evolution, on their wings appeared images that resemble eyes of predators, scientists believe. Every person, at least once in his life, has seen patterns on butterfly wings resembling the eye. These patterns serve a very useful function — they provide butterflies with protection from birds of prey. First British scientists believed that the patterns on the wings of butterflies scare predators, because such protective eyes on butterfly wings represent a specific combination of colors and shapes deterrent to the predator. However, scientists from the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland do not agree with this.
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Beautiful flowers growing through concrete walls, stones and asphalt. Plants that never give up

Plants that never give up
Undoubtedly, people have changed the world irrevocably, strongly surpassing wildlife. Unfortunately, every day more and more plants are disappearing from the cities, crushed by asphalt, buildings, and machinery. However, it’s amazing how fragile sprouts find tiny holes in a concrete, cracking the asphalt to grow and once again see the light. Never give up! Viva la Vita! Plants that make their way through the asphalt – the best illustration of this slogan. Meanwhile, for someone, such philosophical images, like statements, will be a good motivator if not to change life, but at least feel encouraged, while for others – a reminder of the value of wildlife. And someone can simply admire the colorful and touching series of images, which leave no one indifferent.
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