![]() If it is a white rosebud, the meaning is slightly different. This is in stark contrast to the passionate promises that a red rose elicits. Picture a first-time bride as she takes her steps down the aisle, holding these beauties. In Christianity, the Virgin Mary is mentioned as the Mystical Rose of Heaven. Purity, chastity, virtue: In a world filled with doubt as to how steadfast and pristine a love can be, white roses deify a love that is not only resistant but immune to temptations and lust of the flesh. During the Victorian Era, potential suitors sent white rose blooms to their love interest, which often meant the beginning of courtship. In 1840 during Queen Victoria’s wedding, white roses were so plentiful that it gave birth to the tradition of white roses on weddings. In the 15th century, white roses were the symbol of the House of York, and very much involved in the war of roses. White roses were also said to be very abundant during the medieval times because of their association with the Virgin Mary. This resulted in the white roses becoming red. The roses were initially white until Aphrodite pierced herself with its thorns. According to the myth, she came to life from a foaming sea, and white roses grew all over the land the foams landed on. Being a formal colour, you can hardly go wrong with white roses.Īccording to researches, since ancient Roman times, white roses were closely linked to Aphrodite (Venus), the goddess of beauty and love. The flower of light, as the white rose is fondly called, is the definition of pure and spiritual love. However, being the definitive symbol of purity and innocence is not all there is to the white rose. ![]() The connotation of white roses is not far-fetched, especially with the knowledge of what the colour itself stands for. ![]()
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