DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Daffodil Crafts and Coloring for Kids
Five fun facts about daffodils:
- Daffodils are one of the earliest flowers to bloom in the spring, often appearing while there is still snow on the ground.
- There are over 25,000 varieties of daffodils in the world, ranging in color from yellow and white to pink and orange.
- Daffodils are toxic to many animals, including cats, dogs, and horses, and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even cardiac arrhythmia if ingested.
- The daffodil is the national flower of Wales and is often worn on Saint David's Day (March 1st) to celebrate Welsh culture.
- In the language of flowers, daffodils symbolize rebirth, new beginnings, and eternal life, making them a popular choice for Easter and other springtime celebrations.
Five fables or legends that contain daffodils:
- In Greek mythology, there is a tale of a young man named Narcissus who was so beautiful that he fell in love with his own reflection in a pond. Eventually, he turned into a daffodil.
- In Celtic mythology, there is a story of a group of warriors who were transformed into daffodils by a sorceress. They remained in this form until a young woman happened upon them and they were able to return to human form.
- In Chinese folklore, there is a legend of a man who was transformed into a daffodil after being saved by a goddess from drowning in a river.
- In Persian literature, the poet Hafez wrote about the beauty of daffodils and used them as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of youth and beauty.
- In the medieval European legend of Saint Perpetua, she has a vision of a garden filled with various flowers, including daffodils, which symbolize the joy and happiness that await her in heaven.
I hope you and your kids have enjoyed learning about daffodils and exploring all the fun activities we've shared. Personally, I love spending time outside in the springtime surrounded by the bright, cheerful blooms of these lovely flowers. I hope that your family will have a chance to do the same and create some happy memories together. Thank you for joining me on this daffodil-filled adventure, and I wish you all the best until we meet again!
Leanne