So here's my rant.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day.
All major holidays.
Sure it's these special times when we florists make the most money.
But after 20 years of selling flowers in Canada, it's taking its toll.
These so-called "floral holidays" are a time when most people are surrounded by friends, family, & loved ones.
Not florists, and especially not me.
Outside of immediate family, most of my family lives either one or even two provinces away.
I never see them at Christmas or Thanksgiving, unless they come and see me. And that's rare.
Because these floral holidays are when we work the hardest.
Our customers want to celebrate, and we have to be there for them.
When everyone else is relaxing, having a great meal, and taking it easy, florists are running off their feet making flower arrangements, constructing fruit baskets, and getting delivery drivers organized.
No time off for us.
And when we're finished, we're so exhausted that we can't enjoy the holiday.
Yes, it's my choice to be a florist, but I still think floral holidays suck.
Now I can get off my soap box and get back to work...
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