In Korea, a young girl places three carnations in her hair to tell her fortune. For the most part, carnations express love, fascination, and distinction. Light red carnations represent admiration, while dark red denote deep love and affection.
Pink carnations have the most symbolic and historical significance.
According to Christian legend, carnations first appeared on Earth as Jesus carried the Cross. The Virgin Mary shed tears at Jesus' plight, and carnations sprang up from where her tears fell.