Giving flowers dates back to the 1700s, when Charles II of Sweden introduced the Persian custom of “flower language” to Europe. Books were published on the meanings of particular flowers, and entire conversations could be carried on using only
a bouquet of flowers.
The rose has become the traditional flower for Valentine’s Day. As it has always been a popular flower, the meaning of the red rose is still well known as the flower of passion and love. The red rose is also the favorite flower of Venus, the goddess of love, who
helped give the rose its symbolic meaning.
Cupid
He is the winged boy whose arrows are shot into the hearts of potential lovers. His victims are supposed to fall deeply in love with someone. both in greek
and Roman mythology Cupid is the son of the goddess of love and is always part of the celebration of love and lovers.
The heart
The heart is linked to Valentine’s Day because it was once considered the source of all human emotions. It is believed that the custom of drawing the shape of a heart stems from early attempts to draw an organ that no one had seen before. The symbol progressed to become a sign of love.
Why does an X mean a kiss?
In the Middle Ages, many people could not read or write. When they had to sign a document, they made an X instead of their name. In front of witnesses, the signer kissed the X to show himself trustworthy. The kiss has since come to be
represented by an X.
It’s for the birds:
Lovebirds are often a part of Valentine’s Day. Found in Africa, these brightly colored birds sit close together with their mates, earning them their name. Pigeons are also part of the tradition. They are symbols of love and loyalty because they mate for life. A pair of pigeons will also share the care of all their babies.
did you know
o Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are the most important holidays for giving flowers.
o One of the first Valentine’s Day gifts was candy. The most common were chocolates in heart-shaped boxes.
o Men mostly buy the millions of boxes of candy and the millions of bouquets of flowers that are produced for each Valentine’s Day.