The red rose is more than just a flower, it truly has become the symbol of love. Its presence is felt and seen everywhere in any kind of art form, be it poetry, painting, and photography.

In fact, the presence of the red rose in our life is so strong that if you ask anyone, and I really mean anyone to close their eyes and picture a flower in their mind, you can be sure that it is the image of a red rose!

Another interesting fact about the red rose is that it is recognized by all as the symbol of love, regardless of their culture or religion.

While roses in general are associated with love and romance, each rose color do carry a different and specific meaning. Therefore, any rose would make a good romantic gift but for one to offer a red rose is clearly to make a declaration of love!

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Now, you may wonder why the red color of the rose became the symbol of love, so let's go back a bit in time and learn more about what happened centuries ago...

Love and Legend

Just like many of the flowers now found in Europe and other western countries, the rose was first imported from Asia.

In ancient China, at a time where mystical beasts were roaming the country, one was particularly feared and that was the dragon Ryu (its name may vary depending on the folklore legends ^^). This dragon was really almighty and only destruction was left after its coming. No need to tell you how dreadful the situation was when the dragon was to attack during your wedding ceremony.

That was until someone accidentally found out that the dragon was afraid of one thing, and one thing only: the red color!

Understanding this fact, the Chinese quickly began to dress in red for their wedding costumes and also decorate in red.

Now you know why the red color is so important and predominant in Chinese culture.^^

Anyway, while the rose always been appreciated for its beauty. Having it part of wedding ceremonies only increased its association to love and romance, and through the legends, the red rose of love was born.

The Red Rose Today

In our modern days, aways from heroes and dragons, the red color is still a pillar of Chinese culture and the red rose a worldwide symbol of love.

Further than love, the red rose in western countries has come to express deep passion too, making it the flower gift of choice for events such as Valentine's day or any time one wishes to make a new declaration of love to someone.

However, when it comes to wedding, in the western culture the red rose of passion has usually be replaced by the white rose of purity; but that my friends is another story...