Gifting depends upon the occasion. You can't just gift a bunch of flowers on your parent's anniversary. The budget of your gift depends upon your closeness with the person and the kind of occasion.
There are varied cultures and religions abiding in India. The country is an amalgamation of different traditions, customs, castes and sub-castes. The country is linguistically and religiously based. Except for the metro cities there are specific states in the country which favor particular language or religion.
Flowers have been symbolically used in many contexts. Writers, poets and philosophers have used flowers to express their emotions. Each flower is distinct from another and has an individual identity. Each flower has its own meaning and is used differently in different cultures and traditions.
Rakhi, is also known as Raksha Bandhan and it is commemorated for the special bond that lingers between a brother and sister. This relationship has been celebrated since ages and the occasion comes once a year. The date of Rakhi is not fixed; it is calculated as per Sharvan month's second festival as per the Hindu calendar. A Rakhi, or protective thread is tied on the wrist of the brother by the sister. The thread indicates brother's promise of protecting his sister in every possible manner, thus it is called Raksha (protection) Bandhan (bond)
Christmas gifts have to be decided upon early, as the festival nears all the good gifts are out of stock. So you need to plan at least two weeks before and purchase the gifts a week before the holiday season
we have such a simple alternative, sometimes we make things tough by forgetting to buy or order them in advance. On occasions like Valentines Day, flowers are in huge demand and if not booked earlier you could lose out on the good ones or worse they are not available. In occasions like this online florists come as a blessing in disguise.