Ever wondered why strawberries are considered romantic? Here are a few reasons.
Symbol For The Goddess Of Love
In Ancient Rome, wild strawberries were seen as a symbol for the goddess of love, Venus, due to their heart shape and red colour.
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.
Symbol Of Pleasure In Paintings
According to the iconic oil painting 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' by the Early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch, strawberries represent a forbidden fruit, a symbol of the nature of earthly pleasures.
Red Is The Colour Of Love
The colour of strawberry is red which is linked to passion, desire, and love.