Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Rose
Symbol of love since Aphrodite and Venus, the rose is also associated with the Virgin Mary, has had a war named after it, and is the national flower of England and the United States. Portland, Oregon is the City of Roses and Pasadena, California hosts the Tournament of Roses. Passionate rosarians attempt to grow the ultimate rose. Perfume makers riff on the fragrance. The Victorians attached meaning to all of the colors of the rose, so if you gave your love a yellow rose, it symbolized jealousy. Has your heart been warmed by giving or receiving the timeless rose?
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