Ägyptisch-Deutsche Hotelfachschule

- Paul Rahn - El Gouna

ORASCOM
‫ الجونة‬- ‫المدرسة المصرية اللمانية الفندقية باول ران‬

Literature-Criticism
The rose called the flower of love is one of the most popular and oldest flowers
known to man. The word rose has come from the Latin word rosa meaning red and has been
a symbol of love since ancient times. Nebuchadnezzar used roses to adorn his palace;
Persian used roses for perfume oil and to fill the Sultan's mattress. And in Kashmir, the
Mughal emperors cultured rose gardens and rivers were strewn with rose petals to welcome
them on their return from wars.
The rose was created by Chloris, the Greek goddess of flowers. One day she found a
lifeless body of a nymph in the woods. She asked for the help of Aphrodite, the goddess of
love, who gave her beauty; Dionysus, the god of wine, bestowed nectar to give her a sweet
scent, and the three Graces gave her charm, brightness and joy. Then the West Wind,
Zephyr blew the clouds away and the Sun god Apollo shone upon her, making the Rose
bloom.
Rose is the most prevalent flower that is given on Valentine's Day or by lovers in
general. This beautiful and majestic flower speaks of many eternal love stories. Known for
its sensuous scent and delicate petals, Rose brings out all the colors of a relationship.
But roses come in many colors and each of these roses has a separate meaning. So
this Valentine before selecting a valentine rose for your sweetheart knows what that color
rose stands for. Let the magical rose speak the expressions of your heart for you. Here are
the different colored roses with their meanings.
Red Rose
Red roses glorify "I love you." They are the ultimate symbol of love filled with romance and
passion. So if on this Valentine you wish to say "I Love You" to someone or want to
propose to your sweetheart, then red valentine roses are just for you.
Pale Pink Rose
Pale pink roses signify grace, gentleness, and gratitude. You can give them to your
sweetheart and to a person whom you respect a lot.
Light Pink Rose
Light pink roses express fun, happiness and joy. Share this pink Valentine rose with your
friends and family.
Deep Pink Rose
Deep pink roses say "Thank you." Show your gratitude and warmth with deep pink
valentine roses.
Lilac Rose
This rose is for love at first sight. The rose indicates that the sender has fallen head over
heels in love with you and is just crazy about you.

Prepared by,
Mohamed Fou'ad
An English instructor
The British Academy