There is no shortage of folklore based on the rose. Another account of Valentine’s Day roses says that once a beautiful maiden by the name of Rodanthe was pursued by a number of impassioned suitors. In their desperate pursuit, the would-be lovers broke the doors of Rodanthe’s house. This enraged the goddess Diana. She soon turned Rodanthe into a flower and her suitors into thorns.
According to Roman legend, Cupid was once carrying a vase of sweet nectar to the Gods on Mount Olympus. Some nectar spilled to the ground. From the spot where the nectar fell emerged the beautiful rose flower.
Regardless of the origin of roses or their close association as Valentine’s Day gifts, for those who want to adhere to true Valentine’s Day protocol, there are a few tips to know.
It is important to select the right rose color if one wants to precisely convey your true feelings to your Valentine. The size of the bouquet is less important than the color. Even though roses are a traditional flower given on Valentine’s Day, they only convey the right emotion when it is gifted in a particular color!
Red roses are the most popular Valentine’s Day flower because the color red stands for eternal love, passion, courage and respect. Symbolically, a red rose conveys romantic love and enduring passion.
Traditionally, yellow roses symbolize friendship, celebration, joy, hope and freedom, and also jealousy. But, on Valentine’s Day a yellow rose is meant to convey “Let’s Be Friends.” If you plan for an enduring and romantic relationship, yellow roses may not be an ideal color for you.
