What is the story about?
Rose Day is observed every year on February 7 as the beginning of Valentine's Week, an eight-day celebration that culminates in Valentine's Day on February 14.
Roses are the first of many ways that individuals may show their love and affection this week.
Valentine's Week has grown in popularity, particularly in India and many other countries where young people and couples participate in everyday customs, including Hug Day, Promise Day, Propose Day, Chocolate Day, and Kiss Day, following Rose Day.
History and Origin of Rose Day
Although the exact origin of Rose Day remains unclear, the concept of using roses as a sign of love dates back thousands of years. Since ancient times, roses have been revered in many cultures, and people have used them to convey emotions that words cannot be put into words.
Roses were associated with the goddess of love, Venus, in Roman mythology, and the goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, in ancient Greece. Roses, thus, came to symbolise romance and love.
Later, during the Victorian era (1837–1901), individuals used various flowers and colours to convey messages using a "language of flowers" known as floriography. Giving a rose became a means of expressing strong feelings since roses had particular significance in this culture.
As Valentine's Day grew increasingly popular over time, people began to enjoy a whole week of celebrations, starting with Rose Day. Giving roses on this day came to represent the beginning of the romantic journey that culminates on Valentine's Day.
Roses are also considered a sign of love and wealth in Asian civilisations. Roses have frequently been depicted as the blossoming of love in movies and books.
The most famous example is seen in Disney's ‘Beauty and the Beast’, where the flower was key to the plot's progression and the romantic journey of the couple.
Significance of Rose Day
Rose Day sets the tone for the entire Valentine’s Week. Before the week progresses to subsequent themed days, it provides an opportunity for individuals to express their emotions - friendship, romantic love, respect, appreciation, or affection. On this day, giving and receiving a bouquet or rose becomes more than simply a romantic gesture; it becomes an emotional statement.
Part of Rose Day’s charm is that roses come in different colours, and each colour has its own meaning:
Red roses represent deep love and passion.
Pink roses stand for admiration and appreciation.
White roses mean purity and peace.
Yellow roses symbolise friendship and joy.
Orange roses show excitement and enthusiasm.
These explanations assist people in selecting the ideal rose to convey their desired emotions.
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