In the modern world of fleeting trends and virality, there are few things that have stood the test of time. Rose and Valentine's Day is one such eternal combination. While the soft flower has been reduced to ‘just another item’ on the list in contemporary times, its association with the day of love has been a long-standing one.
In Roman mythology, roses are closely associated with Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love and beauty, respectively. The juxtaposition of the flower's features is in itself a reflection of love. The soft petals covered by protective thorns mirror the quality of love of being comfortable and all-consuming.
