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Friday, 29 December 2006 |
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Love is like a red, red rose; just ask the florists
For Valentine's and beyond, colors have symbolic meaning
By KATIE LESLIE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 02/13/08
George Creal has a simple Valentine's Day strategy. Weeks ago, he booked a dinner reservation for his wife, Casey. And as he's done for the past 14 years of their marriage, he plans to buy her flowers for the big day. Red roses. Maybe two dozen. He'll have them ready for her, along with a cup of coffee, when she awakens the morning of the 14th.
Why 14 years of red roses — not yellow or pink or white?
"Because they're the symbol of Valentine's endearment and love," said Creal, 40, a trial lawyer in Atlanta.
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