Before I understood this Mother’s Day custom, I was among the children of St. Maria Goretti on the West Side who wore carnations on our lapels in honor of our mothers. Parishioners packed the chapel, ...
Depending on its color, a carnation can symbolize anything from gratitude (pink) to love and affection (red). It’s no wonder the floral makes for such a popular tattoo design for ink lovers.
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