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Roses as Symbols of Love
An estimated 1.3 billion cut roses are purchased in the U.S. every year. That's around 4.8 roses for every man, woman and child! Valentine’s Day is the time of year when the most roses are sold, with Mothers’ Day in a very distant second. On February 14th, an annual estimation of 1.3 million roses is bought. Would you believe that the sale of roses themselves accounts for almost 40% of Valentine’s Day gift sales overall?
It is believed that giving a rose to someone is a statement of pure love. But do you know about the real symbolism behind different colored roses? You may be surprised...
* Red Roses
Would you believe that although red is color of choice for roses, the majority of meaning translations are actually negative? In Christendom, the red rose is seen as a symbol of the Jesus’ blood and the agony which he endured during the crucifixion. In Greek mythology, the red rose represents passionate desire. This is derived from the myth which told of Aphrodite spilling blood onto a white rose when trying to help her wounded lover Adonis. In Persia it is believed that if the petals fall from red rose cut in an English garden it is a superstitious omen of bad luck. However, in modern culture, the red rose has become almost universally accepted as an expression of deepest love and respect.
* Pink Roses
There is also a great deal of dispute as to the difference in meaning for pink roses. The most prominent interpretation of pink roses in general is grace and gentility. Deep pink roses are often used to say ‘thank you’, as they symbolize gratitude and appreciation. Light pink roses have a slightly different meaning, as they convey admiration and sympathy. There is also a negative connotation of pink roses which heralds from the stories of ancient Roman Gods. When Rhoanthe unfairly tried to become the goddess of the hunt and the protectress of woman, Apollo turned her into a rose. Therefore, if Roman mythology is to be believed, pink roses are symbols of pain, suffering, and death.
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