One of the traditions in our local market town of Solothurn in Switzerland is the Saturday Morning market, its speciality being the flowers according to the season. I do not go very often myself as Saturday mornings are more for relaxation for me, but I remember my Swiss mother-in-law would dress in her best and go to market. It was her special day of the week, even in her advanced years. It was more a social event where she met old acquaintances and would buy some fresh vegetable, as well as a few flowers of course.