Valentines Day Roses
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Although many flowers have meaning in the context of relationships, roses have become synonymous with love. Aphrodite (the mythical goddess) was said to have presented a rose to her son Eros, who was the Greek god of love. Cleopatra apparently layered roses up to two feet deep in the throne room or banqueting hall when Mark Anthony visited.
In Roman mythology, Venus loved Adonis but was also pursued by Mars, the God of war. Mars who would have killed Adonis had Venus not warned Adonis of the danger presented by Mars. While racing to save him, she slipped in a rose bed and thorns scratched her legs. Red rose bushes grew from the blood that poured from her wounds onto the ground. Roses are now the preferred and most popular of Valentines Day flowers. Every color rose is given, although red is most common, and many people do not know the significance of other color roses (which might be misunderstood to mean something other than love). Red - the color red stands for eternal love, passion and respect, as well as courage... traits of the heart. White - white is symbolic of purity, innocence and truth. White roses are the second most popular color rose at Valentines Day. Yellow - yellow symbolizes friendship, joy, hope and warmth, but also jealousy. Yellow roses could be taken to mean "Let's Be Friends" or be given as a gift to a close friend. Yellow Roses are also used to imply "I Care", "Welcome Back" or "Get Well Soon". Pink - pink symbolizes admiration, gentleness and sweetness and are typically associated with friendship and marriage. Pink roses are great for Valentines Day, especially when given tentatively, for example when there is no existing relationship or a friendship is to be taken further. Peach - Peach roses can mean desire and excitement. At other times, Peach Rose may be used to express appreciation, gratitude, or sympathy. Orange - Orange roses convey enthusiasm and desire. Caring for roses is simple. Follow these steps for keeping cut roses fresh for longer: |
