Personally I am not a big fan of “Hallmark Holidays” but some people are. So today I thought I would take a break from real estate news and re-print “Valentine’s Day Fun Facts’” and “What Color are your Roses” from the Fidelity Home Warranty February Newsletter.
Valentine’s Day Fun Facts
• About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged in the US each year. That’s the largest seasonal card-sending occasion of the year, next to Christmas.
• Women purchase 85 percent of all valentines.
• Parents receive 1 out of every 5 valentines.
• About 3 percent of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets.
• Worldwide, over 50 million roses are given for Valentine’s Day each year.
• Approximately 110 million roses, the majority red, will be sold and delivered within a three-day time period.
• 73 percent of people who buy flowers for Valentine’s Day are men.
What Color are Your Roses?
Did you know that every rose color carries its own meaning? Take a look at the list below to see the significance of some of their various hues in your Valentine’s Day life.
Red Roses are classic and a popular choice since their message is an unmistakable expression of love. The color red symbolizes enduring romantic love and passion.
Pink Roses symbolize joy or thankfulness and are employed to express your gratitude towards your beloved for loving you. They are also expressions of gentility, happiness and appreciation.
White Roses signify innocence and girlhood. They also symbolize impeccable love, silence, reverence and humility.
Coral Roses are an ideal choice for the more passionate as they reveal desire and passion.
Orange Roses speak of desire, fascination and enthusiasm. They are good choices to hint your interest in going ahead with a new relationship.
Yellow Roses are not for romantic purposes. They signify ’congratulations,’ joy, gladness and delight, caring, ’Welcome back,’ and ’remember me’. They can also suggest jealousy.
Lilac or Lavender Roses say love at first sight.
Peach Roses portray feelings of gratitude, admiration, sociability, success and friendship.
