The Best Florist in Toronto understand after hundreds of years a bouquet of roses is still the most classic and enduring symbol of Love, from ancient time till now. Roses are special and its history is more special
Roses in Ancient History
Based on fossil evidence, the rose itself has existed for over 35 million years. The connotations of romance were almost immediately adopted once humans started crafting culture and art.
In Western culture, the significance of the red rose dates back to Greek mythology and the belief that the red rose was created by Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Legend has it that the flower grew from the ground watered with Aphrodite’s tears and the blood of her ill-fated lover Adonis.
In Christianity, the red rose became the symbol of the Virgin Mary dating back to the third century AD. At that time, Saint Ambrose believed the Garden of Eden was full of thorn less roses, which gained their thorns after the fall and symbolized Original Sin. Because of this, the Virgin Mary is often referred to as the “rose without thorns.”
Hindu beliefs dating back centuries hold that Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of fortune and prosperity and wife of Lord Vishnu, was created from 108 large and 1,008 small rose petals. Vishnu intensely loved his wife, creating a firm link between roses and romance.
There are many more historical stories about roses as a symbol of romance and its use as a messaging system in courtship and dating has endured since the 19th century. Throughout the 20th century, sending roses has been a timeless way to express love for another.
Best Flower Shops Toronto has seen it endure in popular culture, with a single Bouquet of Roses is the prize that allows a contestant on The Bachelor to continue in the quest to win the heart of a lucky lady or man.
The rose also symbolizes romance in Beauty and the Beast, with a single rose shedding petals until the Beast can learn to love another and be loved in return.
Whether it is a single red rose given on a date or an entire bouquet of roses sent for Valentine’s Day, there’s still no simpler way to convey romance than through bouquets of roses. So what are you waiting for Ordering Flowers Online Toronto and get the benefit of the same day delivery in Toronto and Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa & Markham by the Best Florist in Toronto
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