Valentine’s Week will paint the world in shades of red, especially Rose Day 2023. As Valentine’s Week 2023 is around the corner, people are excited to know about the different days of Valentine’s Week.
Rose day is the first day of Valentine’s week and it is celebrated on 7 February every year. It is believed that this day is meant for the people to gift red roses to their partners and paint the town red with red roses that signify love. But you can gift a rose to anyone depending on the color of the rose and its significance. We can also gift a rose to our parents, or to a friend, whom we love unconditionally. We can also practice self-love by buying ourselves roses, or flowers of our choice.
Let’s know the history and significance of rose day and the different colors of roses.
History: It is believed that the practice of gifting roses was started by Victorians to express their love for each other. Since then, Rose Day celebrates the expression of love by gifting each other roses.
Colours & Significance
Couples will celebrate Rose Day 2023 by gifting each other bright red roses. Usually, the roses are red because red signifies love, beauty and courage. However, you can also present your partner with a different colour rose based on their choice. On Rose Day 2023, you can also give roses to your friends.
Here’s a table you can refer to on Rose Day 2023, depicting the meaning of the colour of roses.
Colour | Sigificance |
Red | Love, beauty, purity |
Yellow | Friendship, joy, new beginnings |
White | Silence, innocence, purity |
Orange | Desire, sensuality |
Pink | Appreciation, gratitude |
On Rose Day, people give flowers, especially roses, to their partners to express their love. You don’t need to gift roses or flowers to your lover on Rose Day 2023. If you feel any love for a friend or family member, you can make their Rose Day 2023 by gifting them beautiful and fresh roses.