Carol DM
Kim Johnson has started a Color Crazy Challenge. It is tons of fun. To see the simple rules you can click here Kim’s Color Crazy Challenge Week 5 Blue and Purple. Anyone is welcome to join.
The photo is one I snapped of one of my favorite snacks… M&M’s. There are a few purple ones in there, to follow along with the challenge.
I am writing something a little different again for Kim’s challenge. A lot of people choose purple as their favorite color. I decided to do a little research on this beautiful color. This is just a little of what I learned:
The purple in the U.S. military Purple Heart award represents courage. The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States armed forces who have been wounded in action.
In Thailand, purple is worn by a widow mourning her husband’s death.
In Tibet, amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often fashioned from it.
A man with the rank of Roman Emperor was referred to as “The Purple” — a name that came from the color of the robe he wore.
In Japan, the color purple signifies wealth and position.
Purple was the royal color of the Caesars.
In pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian form of egg dying, purple speaks of fasting, faith, patience, and trust.
Purple denotes virtue and faith in Egypt.
In Tudor Britain, violet was the color of mourning, as well as the color of religious fervor.
Traditionally, in Iran, purple is a color of what is to come. A sun or moon that looks purple during an eclipse is an omen of bloodshed within the year.
Do you know of any other tradition, symbolism or custom in purple that you would like to add?
This is a Great think.
interesting writings love it!!!!! and M and M
Great post! Love the photo, and that’s great info!
Thanks Courtney for your comments
Purple was the color of divine, reserved for emperors only. That’s why, Byzantine empresses gave birth in a small palace which walls were plated with amethyst to ensure the purest right on the throne. Not all emperor and empresses wore title “porfirogenit” (born in purple), but those who did, was respected the most.
Thank you for sharing, very interesting.
You’re welcome. Our culture relies a lot on Byzantine tradition so I really like to spread the word about that exquisite epoch. 🙂
I am so glad you do, I am always ready to learn!
I didn’t realise the colour purple had such a history. It is a lovely colour.
I did not either, too cool to learn!
Maybe you changed my mind about purple, it is not one of my favorites.
Well that is a good thing. There are many other colors to choose from.
Purple is very interesting I have found out from research.
My favorite candy and my grandchildren.
I love them as well Elenka, always have.
Cool and inspirational, Carol! I love it!
Thanks Albert, just something a little different.
It’s an interesting idea which I’m hesitant to do it! Thanks to you, I’ll do it tomorrow!
I was running out of purple flowers. 🙂
Wonderful post! Great facts and M and M’s. : D
Thanks Kim trying something different for your challenge.
Love those M and M’s Kim. 🙂
I love the way you think outside the box! : )
I saw your response to someone about writing about purple, not just posting photos so that’s where the idea came from.
I am very glad I mentioned it! You took the initiative. : )
Wow – many of those are new to me – fascinating!
It was fascinating to research. Who knew!