Rose Day the first day of Valentine’s week is on February 7 and marks the start of the period known as Valentine’s week which is a worldwide celebration of love, affection and emotional bonding culminating on the February 14.
The day inspires people to come out and express their own emotions using the timeless symbol of the rose.
What Is Rose Day?
The day is the first of the seven themed days of valentine week. The tradition is linked with giving gifts of roses to spread emotions that might otherwise go unspoken.
A single rose or a bouquet serves as a simple and meaningful gesture which might be even more important than extravagant gifts.
While the modern observance of the Day is relatively new, roses have been linked with love and beauty for a long time.
As a result of their universal appeal, they have become a lasting symbol of human contact across cultures.
Historical Roots of Roses
The cultural significance of roses is from ancient civilisations. In Greek and Roman mythology, roses were associated with the goddesses of love and beauty and represented passion and desire.
During the Victorian times there was something called floriography, or the language of flowers, in which people could communicate their emotions without even saying a word.
These traditions influenced the contemporary celebration of Rose Day.
The Significance of Rose Day
The day’s purpose is to express emotion. It is an opportunity to express care and appreciation by simple gestures.
A single rose, accompanied with sincerity, will often convey a greater meaning than extravagant gifts.
The day is also a celebration of a much broader concept of love, with celebrations expanding beyond to those in a romantic relationship.
People can celebrate the day with friends, mentors and themselves.
Meaning of Rose Colours
Different colours of roses have different messages. Red roses represent deep love and passion, pink roses represent gratitude and joy, yellow roses represent friendship, white roses represent purity and peace, orange roses represent enthusiasm, and lavender roses represent enchantment and admiration at first sight.
Rose Day Today
In the present culture, Rose Day is celebrated both offline and online. Flower markets are in high demand and social media is flooded with greetings with images of love in all its forms.
Rooted in tradition while influenced by modern ideas of relationships and connection, Rose Day is a much-loved start to Valentine’s Week.
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