When it comes to Valentine's Day, roses are practically synonymous with this special day. Everyone looks forward to getting or giving a bouquet of these beautiful, long-stemmed roses to their loved ones. Even though many people realize that roses are inextricably tied to this holiday, there are still questions that remain. There are many people wondering how these brilliant red flowers became so closely tied to this special occasion.
A Look Back in History
In order to get a better understanding of why roses are so popular on Valentine's Day, it is important to take a look back in history. King Charles II of Sweden took a trip to the Middle East where he learned that flowers were considered a form of art. In this manner, he learned that flowers could also be used to express different emotions. He brought these flowers back to Europe with him. As a result, this caused at the flower market to boom throughout Europe, eventually leading to roses being tied to Valentine's Day.
The rose took on this meaning because it has a close affiliation with the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. In Greek mythology, it is said that rose bushes grow from the ground when tears from Aphrodite were mixed with the blood of her lover, Adonis. As a result, the flowers that grew at a brilliant red hue, which became roses.
Roses and Valentine’s Day Today
Eventually, Valentine's Day became a mainstream holiday that everyone knows and loves today. Because Valentine’s Day is closely tied to love, everyone wants to find an appropriate gift. When people were looking for gifts that can be shared on this special day, roses became the most fitting choice. As a result, long stem roses are now closely tied to this a special day.
Now, when Valentine's Day rolls around again, everyone is going to have a better understanding of how and why roses became so closely associated with this day. With an understanding of where the meeting came from, everyone is going to have a deeper appreciation for those special long-stemmed flowers that always show up neatly wrapped in a vase. Anyone who is looking for flowers to take a look at our selection a premium, high-quality bouquets and gifts!
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