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The tragic story behind the red rose for Valentine's Day

The tragic story behind the red rose for Valentine's Day

The tradition of giving roses on Valentine's Day has a deep symbolic meaning. The red rose, which is the symbol of love, has an ancient history that is linked to Greek mythology.

 According to one legend, the red rose was created from the tears of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, when she was saddened by the death of Adonis, her lover.

When she bent over his body, Adonis' blood fell on a white flower and turned it into a red rose. This symbol of love and passion has continued to be one of the most favorite gifts for Valentine's Day.

 The traditional gift for Valentine's Day, red roses symbolize love, romance and commitment and are the perfect bloom to simply say 'I love you'.

Besides the red rose, other colors of roses also have different meanings: white roses symbolize peace and respect, yellow roses are a sign of friendship and joy, while pink roses are often sent to express gratitude and tender love.

In this way, Valentine's Day roses are not only a sign of love, but also reflect the diversity of feelings we feel for those we love.

 

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