4 Reasons Why Strawberries Are Linked With Love

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Ever wondered why strawberries are considered romantic? Here are a few reasons.

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Symbol For The Goddess Of Love

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In Ancient Rome, wild strawberries were seen as a symbol for the goddess of love, Venus, due to their heart shape and red colour.

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Strawberry In Wedding Traditions

In an old French tradition, it was a custom to serve cold strawberry soup to newlyweds as strawberries were thought to be an aphrodisiac.

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Symbol Of Pleasure In Paintings

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Red Is The Colour Of Love

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The colour of strawberry is red which is linked to passion, desire, and love.

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