Marigolds are one of the flowers of the traditional Ukrainian wreath, a symbol of fidelity. “I will remember you,” the marigold flower will say.
In early Christianity, there was a tradition to surround images of the Virgin Mary with marigold flowers, symbolizing gold coins. According to legend, during the escape of Joseph and Mary to Egypt, the Holy Family began to pursue a gang of thieves. When they overtook the fugitives and took away their wallet, marigold flowers fell from there instead of money.