Color Symbolism of Months

The rich combination of red, white, blue, green etc are found in Japanese art and craft works. Traditional Japanese culture associate with the following symbolism of colors through months

		January	Pine:   sprout green and deep purple
		February	Red-blossom plum: crimson and purple
		March	Peach: peach and khaki
		April	Cherry:  white and burgundy
		May	Orange Flower: dead-leaf yellow and purple
		June	Artemisia (shrub):   sprout green and yellow
		July	Lily: red and dead-leaf yellow
		August	Cicada wing: cedar bark and sky blue
		September	Aster:  lavender and burgundy
		October	Bush Clover: rose and slate blue
		November	Maple: vermilion and grey-green
		December	Chrysanthemum:  lavender and deep blue
Plate 7 Color Symbolism of Months
(Ref. (Read more: http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/ssu-ling.shtml ; June 11, 2012)

The above information shows the Japanese tradition and their close association with nature. Each month is closely related to the changing season and the color. Naturally following through such tradition human beings are interactive and closer to the mother-nature.