Ever wondered why it has to be roses (probably red ones) on Valentine’s Day? After all, if we weren’t all trying to buy the same flower, they wouldn’t be so damned expensive would they?! So there must be a good reason for it, right? Well sort of and you can find it at Why Is Rose The Signature Flower For Valentine’s Day? in our guide to all things Valentine’s Day.

Yes, we spill the beans (you’ll have to go read the article!) on the rose thing. But, like so many traditions the origins are a little murky. We can’t say with so much certainly exactly when this obsession with roses on Valentine’s Day began. But, we can trace its origins. And they go all the way back to those lecherous (and all-conquering) Italians, the Romans!

We were surprised to discover though, that latter on the Swedes got in on the act. I mean besides Sven and Ulrika, Swedes are not necessarily infamous for their amorous inclinations. Well, I guess there was Abba too!

Anyway, get the full story here: Why Is Rose The Signature Flower For Valentine’s Day?

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Valetine’s Day has a long and interesting history. It goes way back. Some think to the times of Roman Emperor Claudius II, a romantic kiljoy of an emperor who banned marriage! This would put the first Valentine’s Day as 14th February, 270 A.D – when a poor priest who defied him and secretly married couples was beheaded. You can find out more about this fascinating story of the origins of Valentine’s Day and more in our new section: The History Of Valentine’s Day here. Happy reading!