Maher’s Florist

Proudly serving the Pasadena Maryland community for 44 years

Winnie Maher opened the doors for the first time March 1, 1977 with an unyielding vision. Her daughter Kim has taken over the management for Maher’s Florist and is carrying on the strong vision and tradition set in motion by her mother.

That vision is to provide superior customer service and creating unique and distinct designs. Maher’s Florist is a loyal supporter of local flower growers and uses locally produced flowers as frequently as they are available.

Our talented staff has a deep passion and love for flowers. Each with over 20 years of design expertise. Our designers are eager to help you create a lasting impression for any occasion. Maher’s Florist serves numerous markets in the Pasadena Maryland area including Gibson Island, Glen Burnie, Linthicum, Millersville, Severn, Severna Park, Brooklyn, Hanover, Harmans and Curtis Bay, Arnold, Annapolis and most Baltimore zip codes.

Maher’s Florist

895-C Edwin Raynor Boulevard

Pasadena, MD 21122

info@mahersflorist.net or call us directly at (410)255-8181

Shop Maher’s Florist for stunning Christmas Wreaths and elegant flowers and gifts!

 

 

Christmas Wreaths, Flowers and Decorations

The symbolism surrounding Christmas and Hanukkah decorations is amazing. For example a wreath represents eternity. This is because of its circular shape which signifies it has no beginning and no end.  In addition, Christmas wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen leaves. The evergreen tree does not shed its leaves in the winter thus symbolizing eternal life.

Christmas decoration colors also have different meaning. Historians think the tradition of displaying Christmas decorations dates back to the 15th century. Then in London it was a custom that homes and parish churches display ivy, holly and other various natural decorations.  People felt that the heart-shaped leaves of ivy symbolized Jesus coming to earth and that holly provided protection against witches. Plus its thorns and red berries represented the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus at his crucifixion.

The traditional selection of red, green and gold decorations is purposeful also. Gold is one of the first colors associated with Christmas. It symbolizes royalty as it was one of the three gifts of the Magi. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus shed during crucifixion. And again green symbolizes eternal life as it comes from the evergreen tree.

In 1839 a Lutheran priest by the name of Johann Wichern came up with the idea to use a wagon cart wheel to symbolize the approach of Christmas. Using the wheel he would use red and white candles to reflect the Advent season. In the Roman Catholic Church, the season of Advent is four Sundays in December each one taking on a different theme:

  • On the First Sunday, the church looks forward to the Second Coming of Christ.
  • On the Second Sunday, the church reviews the message that John the Baptist preached. His message was for Christians to “prepare the way of the Lord”.
  • On the Third Sunday, which is referred to as Gaudete Sunday, the theme is again surrounding the joy Christians have by the coming of the Saviour.
  • On the Fourth Sunday, the theme is about Mary and Joseph and how the events led up to the birth of Jesus.

 

Hanukkah

Hanukkah will begin at sunset on Thursday, December 10th and ends on December 18th this year. As the Hebrew calendar uses the lunar cycle, Jewish holidays often change annually. This religious Jewish holiday is an eight day festival that has its basis surrounding the commemoration of the re-dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem. This re-dedication was the result of a group of Jewish warriors that defeated the Greek armies that were occupying the Temple. This festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and of spirituality over materiality.

To begin the celebration, the first candle of the menorah is lit. Then each night of Hanukkah one additional candle is lit. During the lighting of the menorah, people sing traditional Hanukkah songs, eat special foods unique to Hanukkah and exchange gifts. It is festive time attended and hosted by many people.

Maher’s Florist has lovely traditional flowers to display during the festival of Hanukkah. Blue and white flowers are the most popular and are considered the traditional holiday colors.

The professional and talented floral designers at Maher’s Florist would be honored to assist you in selecting wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah flowers, wreaths and gifts.

 

 

Christmas Flowers

Send Christmas flower arrangements or gifts to Pasadena, MD or nationwide with Maher’s Florist. We have a wide selection of wreaths, centerpieces and bouquets for Christmas decoration and Christmas gifts!

We specialize in the following services:

  • Large inventory of fresh flowers
  • Tropical Varieties
  • Plants
  • European/dish gardens
  • Contemporary and traditional arrangements
  • High-style floral arrangements
  • Silk arrangements
  • Weddings
  • Funeral designs
  • Extensive gift line
  • Gourmet and fruit baskets
  • Gift baskets
  • Greeting cards
  • Candles
  • Celebrating over 40 years in business

Thank you for reading our blog. We would be honored to have the opportunity to earn your business. Please visit our convenient online ordering site or come in to meet with us. On behalf of our Maher’s Florist staff, we wish you a very Happy and Safe Holiday season.