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Friday, 31 October 2014

In Western and some Eastern cultures Violet is associated with mourning rituals.
In Christianity Violet is associated with Advent and Lent.
In North America pale purple along with yellow are considered Easter colors.
In some Native American tribes, purple represents wisdom, healing or gratitude.
In Japan Violet signifies wealth and power.
In Tibet amethyst is considered sacred to Buddha.
In the Ukrainian tradition of egg dyeing, purple dye signifies faith, patience and trust.
In Iran purple is an omen of the future depending on the color of the sun during an eclipse.
In Thailand widows wear purple to mourn their husband's death.
In Egypt purple represents virtue and faith.
In the English speaking world, Violet is often used as a girl's name.

Red

In Russia Red symbolizes Communism and revolution.
In China, brides wear Red and it is considered a Good Luck color.
To most Asians Red means happiness and prosperity.
In India Red is a symbol of life-giving purity.
In the Middle East the color symbolism of Red is Danger and Evil.
In Greece Red is considered a dominant male color.
In Japan Red is considered a life-giving color associated with female reproduction.
In Christianity, Red combined with Green is associated with Christmas.
To some Native Americans specially the Cherokee, Red symbolizes the East and Sacred Fire.
In South Africa Red is the color of mourning.
In Amsterdam Red sells sex in the Red Light district, a legalized zone of prostitution.

Green

In Christianity Green is associated with baptism and the feast of the Eucharist.
Green is the sacred color of Islam and is a sign of respect and veneration.
In the Muslim world, Green signifies the Prophet Muhammad.
Green is the color of Ireland which is sometimes called the "Emerald Isle".
In England green has heroic meanings and is connected to the stories of Robin Hood.
In China Green represents disgrace.
Also in China Green Jade is highly prized for its beauty which represents virtue.
In North Africa Green symbolizes corruption.
In Japan Green signifies eternal life.

Friday, 31 October 2014