Celebrating International Women's Day

March 8th is the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women past and present that are paving the way for a future of complete gender equality around the world.

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s. In 1910, in Copenhagen, it was proposed that there should be a celebration on the same day every year in every country. International Women’s Day began to be honored in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland, followed by Russia, and spread throughout the world.

Women all over the world are demanding change once again, and with the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report finding that gender equality is over 200 years away, it is important that IWD continue to be observed.

Gloria Steinem once said: “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights”.

Events are held all around the world for International Women’s Day. 

A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, and government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatrical performances, fashion parades and more. The day is about coming together with friends, family and co-workers to celebrate the achievements of the strong women that put themselves forward to rally for change, to celebrate how far we have come as a society and how close we are to reaching the ultimate goal!

How is March 8 celebrated worldwide?

International Women's Day has been celebrated for some time, especially in Europe, USA and Asia. The holiday was originally formed in Russia. There, in addition to flowers and perfumes, women receive other luxurious gifts, such as jewelry and erotic underwear from men.

Shopping frenzy is huge and like that of Valentine's Day in the USA.

On March 8, Italian women traditionally receive a yellow mimosa from men and most often free entry to a museum or a visit to various monuments of culture.

Women’s day is also popular and celebrated in Turkey. There, women visit various social events or restaurants where women's parties are organized without the presence of men.

The celebration of Women's Day has kept almost its original form in Argentina, where women take to the streets and protest for their rights. And with great success, in 2020 the country legalized abortion.

In China, International Women's Day is a national holiday and has been celebrated with a half-day holiday for all working women since 1949. Girls' Day is also celebrated on March 7 in China.

March 8 has been a holiday in the Czech Republic since 2004. Children made cards with wishes for their mothers in the work and creativity classes. 

Flowers for Women’s Day

Obviously, we cannot forget the great women we have by our side. The mother, the sister, the daughter, the grandmother, the friend and so many other important women we have in our lives. Arriving at women's day, it is logical to want to beautify their everyday life with a gift. And we at anthemionflowers have gift ideas for Women's Day that the women in your life will definitely appreciate.

We like to celebrate Women all year round but what better way to show your respect and love on the International Women’s Day than fresh flowers? Flowers are the epitome of admiration and care. Beautiful flowers are sure to bring the smile on their face, which they deserve all the time.

Express your love, gratitude and respect for the achievements of women with a floral gift. Tulips and seasonal flowers, such as freesias, ranunculus and anemones are ideal for the occasion; gerberas and chrysanthemum are perfect for your girlfriends while roses are ideal for your wife or lover.

Here at anthemionflowers.com, we’re looking forward to honoring the strong women in your lives with great gifts for International Women’s Day. It is the perfect occasion to pamper them with our wonderful collection of fresh flowers, plants and more gifts.

Happy Women's Day to every woman!

anthemionflowers