Symbolism&Metaphor

Chris

Chris is the editor of Symbolism & Metaphor, which means he spends most of his week reading other people’s essays twice and his own four times. He started the magazine in 2024 after fifteen years in newsrooms left him convinced that the most interesting stories were never the ones on the front page — they were the small, repeating ones happening at kitchen tables and on station platforms.

Flowers that Symbolize Peace

14 Flowers that Symbolize Peace (List & Pictures)

These fourteen flowers symbolize peace: white poppy, peace lily, lavender, hyacinth, chamomile, violet, peony, lotus, hellebore, cosmos, pincushion flower, white rose, apple blossom, cattail, and basil. The symbolism comes from history, mythology, and many different cultures. Some of these flowers are global symbols of peace while others only at some regions or at some specific […]

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Dogwood Tree Meaning

Dogwood Tree Meaning & Spiritual Symbolism (Youth & Peace)

Through the years, the dogwood tree has been used to represent different meanings, including peace, strength, rebirth, fertility, love, protection, and healing. There are several stories and myths involving the Dogwood Tree, but the most popular one to date can be traced back to Christianity.  An Easter legend narrates how the tree was chopped, and

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