Rose Day
For friends and lovers across the world, February 14 is a
special date. It is universally celebrated as Valentine’s Day, the day people
express their love for one another. Experts have different opinions regarding
the origin of Valentine’s Day but one common theory is that it originated from
a Roman, named St. Valentine. He became a martyr who refused to give up
Christianity and died on February 14, 269 A.D.
But Valentine celebrations last a full week, starting with
Rose Day, which falls on February 7. For centuries, couples, friends and
relatives exchange roses, expressing their love and passion for one another. A
rose has always been considered a symbol of everlasting togetherness. Although
different colors signify different emotions, the core idea of expressing one’s
feelings remains unchanged. So if you are planning to make someone feel special
this year, begin with Rose Day, which is this Thursday.
While the traditional favorite has always been a red rose,
people are now looking for more unique colors to add a personal touch to their
expressions. Subtle variations in color have far-fetched connotations, and if
you don’t know which one’s what, it is better to read on before making that
hasty trip to your florist. Cardinal red denotes sublime love. Burgundy is
associated with complimenting someone who is unaware of her beauty; while Fiery
Red shows off your passionate feelings in the best possible way.
If you happen to be in a platonic relationship, like
friendship, get Yellow Roses. They represent care and concern, signifying the
happiness and joy derived from being faithful friends. Having said that, it is
best not to let ambiguity spoil your beautiful relationship: refrain from
gifting a yellow rose with a red tip as that symbolizes a friendship blossoming
into romantic love. You may think, “Who would know the difference?” But the
truth is many do!
White Roses stand for purity and innocence and hence, you
can never go wrong with them at weddings or anniversaries. A Pink Rose has a
lot of versatility; hence it can portray a variety of emotions. If you want to
show gratitude or appreciation, stick for darker pink. Lighter pink roses
convey admiration or joy. You can combine pink and white roses as a token of
non-romantic affection and appreciation for the concerned person.
If you happen to be struck by Cupid, Lavender Roses can
speak the unspoken for you. They symbolize love-at-first-sight and the other
person’s mesmerizing beauty. Shades of Purple can also do the trick as they
exude majestic or elegant beauty. It helps that purple is synonymous with
royalty. If you cannot stop fantasizing about a special someone, express how
you feel with Orange roses. They stand for desire, enthusiasm and your newfound
fascination.
For the best quality roses, come to Floralis. We have a huge
assortment of the freshest flowers, delivered right to your beloved’s doorstep.
Shop online or visit our retail stores for exciting offers and make this Rose
Day a truly memorable one.
Given its popularity, different types
of flower arrangements are tried for gifting purpose. It does not matter,
whether tied to a bunch or placed elegantly in a basket, or grouped together
with other flowers, a rose flower arrangement is sure to touch your heart. Due
to its tenderness and vibrancy, gifting flower bouquets, especially roses, are considered an apt gift for your
lover. As the saying goes, “a rose for a rose”, which compares your beloved to
be as beautiful and lovely as a rose.
