The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, symbolizes abundance and is believed to have originated in Greece nearly 3,000 years ago. According to Greek mythology, Zeus, while being cared for by the nurturing goddess Amalthea, accidentally broke off one of her horns, which then had the power to provide food without end. The horn motif can also be found in other classical cultures, from the Romans to the Vikings.
The word itself is derived from two Latin words: Cornu, meaning horn, and Copia, which means plenty.
The modern cornucopia, a horned-shaped basket or vessel, now honors a plentiful autumn harvest. Fashioned after the European and Asian straw baskets traditionally flung over the shoulders to keep hands free for harvest, this Thanksgiving table mainstay is the symbol of all we celebrate on Thanksgiving: Prosperity, Blessings, Abundance, Nourishment, Friends, Family, Gratitude, Faith and so much more.
Abloom's designer, Ellie Golden, curated this cornucopia using florals as their medium of choice. We see abundant autumn flowers, bright sunflowers, chrysanthemums, upright amaranthus, and mountain ash. Never one to limit themselves, the creative minds at Abloom integrated fresh kale, artichokes, gourds, trendy white pumpkins, and mountain berries.
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