St. Valentine's Day Trivia
Valentine Symbols "The Rose"
The Meanings of Different Roses

This widely depends on culture.
These are the formal meanings in English speaking cultures.
Each of these meanings is still used in society today.



"Happy Valentine's Day"

Meaning
  • White roses are for true love.
  • Red roses are for passion.
  • Yellow roses are for friendship.
  • Black roses mean farewell.


Modern meanings

  • Red roses mean love.
  • Yellow roses mean friendship.
  • Pink roses mean friendship or sweetheart.
  • White roses mean purity of the mind.
  • Black roses mean hatred and death.



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