When it comes to gifts and tokens of affection, flowers are a classic choice. But of all the flowers given around the holidays, few are as closely associated with Valentine's Day as the red rose. Even if you're not into Valentine's Day, it's hard to miss the sales windows filled with dozens of red roses. Of all Valentine's Day gifts, none is as iconic as the red rose.
Roses are given to express romance and love. But before you turn to the nearest florist for a rainbow of red roses, in this article we reveal to you how the tradition of giving them as a gift began.
Why do we give red roses on Valentine's Day?
The tradition of giving roses has more origin stories. Some stories say that the first red rose was created when the Greek goddess Aphrodite scratched the thorn of the white rose, causing it to turn red. Others say that the first red rose grew on the ground where Adonis, Aphrodite's lover, died and where even today her tears flow.
A later connection, dating back to the 1700s, is with roses and flowers and Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, the wife of the British ambassador who served in Turkey. There she fell in love with different flowers. She sent letters to England that included the interpretation and meaning of various flowers. Thus, flowers and also red roses became a symbol of romance and love.
What are the best roses for Valentine's Day?
Red roses are the best roses for Valentine's Day because the color is associated with passion and romantic love. Red used to be the color of the flower very inaccessible, expensive and desirable, that's why it is expressed luxury. Dark red roses express immense beauty and truly deep emotions.
One a given rose expresses simplicity. Two closely linked together, they symbolize marriage and betrothal. Three but they illustrate deep love and one life.
