United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) Location The United Kingdom is comprised of islands including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland. It is located in Western Europe, northwest of France, between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. Capital: London.     Description National Flower England — Rose Northern Ireland — Shamrock Scotland — Thistle Wales — Daffodil Special Cultural Holidays April 23rd — St. George, Patron Saint of England March 17th — St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland Nov. 30th — St. Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland March 1st — St. David, Patron Saint of Wales November 5th — Guy Fawkes Night December 26th — Boxing Day Floral Cautions Red and white flowers signify blood and bandages. If sent together, the matron at the hospital will separate them. White lilies are associated with funerals. Peacock feathers in the home are a "no-no". Some feel that the eye in the feather is watching them. Ivy is not liked in some homes. English ivy has berries that are poisonous. Common Floral Designs   Most Common Design for FUNERALS Foam-based "spray" — single or double ended. Most Common Design sent for BIRTHDAYS Hand-tied bouquet either in a container or wrapped in cellophane with a water reservoir around the stems. Most Common Design for the Birth of a BABY Various novelty ceramic containers of fresh flowers. Other Unique Floral Customs Poppy Day — November 11th. Most people wear a red poppy. This commemorates the field of poppies in Flanders, Belgium where the First World War ended. Languages Spoken English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic