Antiques and Collectibles What You Need To Know: Victorian Traditions for Valentine's Day

The Legend of Rose Colors

Valentine's Day is soon upon us. And who cannot love Valentine's Day. There is something for everyone!

For those with a sweet tooth there are candies galore. White,
pink and milk and dark chocolate compete to be made into beautiful and delicious treats.

Heart-shaped Pink lollipops, raspberry filled French Truffles topped with a white chocolate heart, miniature to large boxes decorated with red satin ribbons, pink and white roses filled with candy delights!

For the romantic there are bouquets of flowers from which to choose. In Victorian Days flowers were used to express emotions that could not be expressed openly in public.

Flowers continue to symbolize emotions.

The Rose is the ultimate expression of love.

Red Roses are associated with love and romance

Yellow Roses signify friendship, platonic love, feelings of delight and good wishes

Pink Roses signify gratitude and appreciation, light pink roses are associated with admiration and gentleness

White Roses are the traditional wedding flower signifying innocence, purity, and spirituality

Orange Roses send the message to the receiver that the sender is proud of them

Lavender Roses being in the purple family are associated with elegance

As you select your Valentine flowers beware the secret message in the color!