Rose is one of the most popular flower and one of the most powerful symbol of Valentine's Day. Since time immemorial rose has been a favorite of poets and romantics at heart. For them, the lovely rose stand for beauty, passion and love.
Every year on February 14 lovers long for a gift of Rose from their Valentine as the flower has come to denote ‘I love you'. No wonder, demand for roses reach its zenith on Valentine's Day as people across the world express their love and affection with a lovely rose.
Legend behind Valentine's Day Roses
There is an interesting tale behind the legend of Valentine's Day Rose. It is said that once a beautiful maiden by the name of Rodanthe was pursued by a number of impassioned suitors. In their desperate pursuit the lovers broke the doors of Rodanthe's house. This enraged goddess Diana. She turned Rodanthe into a flower and her suitors into thorns.
According to a popular myth in Rome, Cupid was carrying a vase of sweet nectar to the Gods on Mount Olympus and some nectar spilled on the ground. From the spot where the nectar fell emerged the beautiful Rose flower.
Also, if you rearrange the letters of the word ‘rose, it comes out to Eros - the God of Love. Red roses are also considered to be a symbol of love and passion and the favorite flower of Venus - the Goddess of Love.
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