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bluezone7
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Does anyone know anything about the tradition of leaving Roses, pendants, or anything else, next to statues or shrines to honor Mary and the saints? Does anyone here practice this?
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Joysong
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Dear friend,
It is customary at a couple’s wedding to take a small bouquet over to a statue of Mary. You may also have heard of “May crownings” where the participants place a crown of flowers upon Mary’s head. Flowers are a common sign of respect and devotion that outwardly shows the love in our heart. We send our loved one roses on Valentine’s Day, yes?
Carole
It is customary at a couple’s wedding to take a small bouquet over to a statue of Mary. You may also have heard of “May crownings” where the participants place a crown of flowers upon Mary’s head. Flowers are a common sign of respect and devotion that outwardly shows the love in our heart. We send our loved one roses on Valentine’s Day, yes?
Carole
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Marilena
Guest
I have a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, and I bought a yellow rose
and laid it at her feet.
and laid it at her feet.
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hilde_the_dog
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There is a cleaning lady at a place where I work on Saturdays, its a garden center. Every week when my roses are growing at home (I have about 100) I cut off flowers to put in the store. Every week she asks if she can take some. She takes them I found out to put in front of her schrine to Santo Antonio. So I feel very proud to help her. Its my small way of honoring this Saint.
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KathleenElsie
Guest
We have a Mary garden just outside our family room. It is such a nice place to sit, think and pray. I found a wonderful statue of Mary and some flowers that are more traditional. 
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