Wednesday, February 14, 2007




ROSES


February 14 is Valentine's Day. On this traditional day lovers in certain cultures let each other know about their love by sending Valentine's cards. This was originally a Christian festival but nowadays is celebrated by many people around the world. However, many Muslims do not celebrate this day because of its religious association.


On this day gifts and cards are given to loved ones. And the type of gifts given are getting more sophisticated in this day and age. However, a perennial favourite among ladies must definitely be roses. I am sure any lady would be very happy and delighted to receive flowers, especially roses, from a loved one. I know, I would. As a matter of fact, roses can be given to ladies on other special occasions besides Valentine's Day.
The rose is a flower that is steeped in tradition. There are many elements, such as the type of rose and number of stems, which can carry as much significance as the color. The enduring symbolism of the rose has helped us express many of our most heartfelt sentiments. In conjunction with Valentine's Day, I'd like to post information about the meaning of the colour and number of roses.

Number of roses and their meanings.
- 1 Rose: Love at the first sight; you are the one
- 2 Roses: Mutual love between both, deeply in love with one another
- 3 Roses : I love you
- 6 Roses : I wanna be yours
- 7 Roses : I'm infatuated with you
- 9 Roses: An Eternal love, together as long as we live
- 10 Roses: You are perfect
- 11 Roses: You are my treasured one; the one I love most in my life
- 12 Roses: Be my steady
- 13 Roses: Secret Admirer
- 15 Roses: I am truly sorry, please forgive me
- 20 Roses: Believe me, I am sincere towards you
- 21 Roses: I am devoted to you
- 24 Roses: Can't stop thinking about you, 24 hours everyday
- 33 Roses: Saying "I love you" with great affection- 36 Roses: I will remember our romantic moments
- 40 Roses: My love for you is genuine
- 50 Roses: Regretless love, this is
- 99 Roses: I will love you for as long as I live
- 100 Roses: Harmoniously together in a century; remaining devoted as couple till ripe-old age
-101 Roses: You are my one and only love
- 108 Roses: Please marry me!
- 365 Roses: Can't stop thinking about you, each and everyday
- 999 Roses: Everlasting and Eternal love

Meaning of Colour of Roses:
- Red: Sincere Love & Respect, Courage & Passion.
- Pink : Grace and Gentility, the rose of sweet thoughts.
- Yellow: Friendship, joy, gladness and freedom, the promise of a new beginning.
- White : Spiritual love & Purity, the rose of confession, the bridal rose; "You are heavenly", "I am worthy of you"
- Lavender: Love at first sight and enchantment
- Orange: Passionate desire, pure enthusiasm and fascination
- Black - Death, farewell.- Blue - Fantasy, miracles.- Burgundy - Unconscious beauty.- Coral - Destiny, desire, longevity, despair.
- Cream - Perfection.
- Peach - Modesty, immortality, lets get together.
- Dark Pink - Appreciation, gratitude, thankfulness.- Light Pink - Admiration, sympathy, grace, joy.
- Pale Pink - Modesty.
- Red Rosebud - Purity and loveliness.
- Red & White Together - Unity, engagement.
- White Rosebud - Symbolic of girlhood, heart ignorant of love, too young to love.
- Yellow & Red Together - Jovial, happy, congratulations.

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