colour in culture
How red and green became Christmas traditions
Have you ever wondered why Christmas has such a strong connection to red and green? These colours feel so natural to the season that we barely question them, yet the story behind them stretches across nature, Pagan rituals, cultural traditions, religion, and Victorian creativity. When you bring all of these threads together, you see that…
Read MoreDiwali… festival of lights and colour
Diwali is one of India’s most important cultural festivals, celebrated across the nation and worldwide by the Indian community.
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day – why green…?
St Patrick’s Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. But how did the colour green become associated with St Patrick?
Read MoreUnlock the Power of Red at the Power of Colour Summit
Red. It’s bold, it’s powerful, and whether we realise it or not, we all have a relationship with it. It can fire up passion, command attention, or even signal caution. But have you ever stopped to wonder why red makes us feel the way it does? This March, I’ll be diving into exactly that at…
Read MoreWho ignited our love affair of pink?
Over the past decade or two there’s been quite a lot of pink bashing. I’ve always champion pink because I’ve felt it got an undeservedly bad rap. When journalists would call up and ask for my opinion and I’d say I’m pro pink, they would thank me for my time and kept searching for someone…
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