5. New Year's Day. People are much more likely to drink and drive around January 1 than during any other major holiday. Nearly half of all 286 traffic fatalities during the New Year's travel period in 2010 were alcohol related. Between 2007 and 2011, alcohol accounted for 42% of all traffic deaths during the holiday.
Appropriate Flowers For A Funeral. In choosing appropriate flowers for a funeral there are some rule of thumbs to follow. The white lily, or Arum lily is associated with Christian images of sorrow or bereavement. The ultimate appropriate funeral flower, this lily is also suitable for funerals in many other faiths. Indeed, white is the colour of mourning in most Asian cultures. For Christian funerals all colors tend to be used. For the traditionalist, a combination of red and white flowers continue to be appropriate for wreaths and funeral tributes.
Lilies are commonly associated with funeral services, mainly because their beauty and simplicity makes them suitable for such an occasion. Lilies evoke a feeling of peace and tranquility. Symbolically, these flowers promote the notion that the soul of the person has returned to a state of innocence. Be careful when selecting lilies, as their color and variety significantly changes the meaning behind the arrangement.