June 12 – National Red Rose Day

National Red Rose Day is Today!

HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL RED ROSE DAY

•  Send red roses, of course!
•  Check out the American Rose Society.
•  Purchase a live red rose bush.
•  Try some rose recipes (who’s brave?)
•  Host a dinner party and serve rose wine.
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National Red Rose Day is a special day to celebrate the gorgeous red rose. This flower is known for its striking color and beautiful fragrance, and it has been celebrated throughout history for its unique beauty. On this day, people all over the country will buy red roses to show their loved ones how much they care.

For those who don’t have a significant other, National Red Rose Day is also a great opportunity to show appreciation for other important people in your life, like your mom, best friend, or favorite teacher.

HISTORY OF NATIONAL RED ROSE DAY

When researching the history of the day,  several opinions come up, none of which are entirely convincing.  One resource says the celebration began in 1921 to honor Canadian soldiers who died in WWI.  Another source says the day commemorates the French Revolution, which started in 1789.  A third source says it has to do with Jimi Hendrix?  What?!  Let’s just agree that there is no agreement on how this day came about, but our goal here is to find happiness, so choose the idea you like best.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL RED ROSE DAY

1. Rose Garden Visit: Spend the day at a local botanical garden or park with a rose garden to admire the blooms.
2. Rose-Themed Picnic: Prepare a picnic with rose-flavored treats like tea, cakes, and sandwiches and set up among rose bushes.
3. Rose Photography Walk: Take a camera or phone and capture beautiful rose images during a nature walk.
4. Rose-Scented Candle Making: Create rose-scented candles to bring the essence of roses into your home.
5. Rose Bouquet Crafting: Arrange your own rose bouquet at home or in a flower shop class.
6. Rose Perfume Workshop: Attend or host a workshop to create custom rose-scented perfumes.
7. Host a Rose Tea Party: Invite friends over for an afternoon tea with rose-themed décor and rose-infused delicacies.
8. Rose Water DIY: Learn how to make rose water at home for use in skincare or cooking.
9. Rose Petal Bath: Create a luxurious bath experience with fresh or dried rose petals.
10. Rose Sketching or Painting: Spend time sketching or painting roses, either in a park or at home.
11. Rose Trivia Game: Organize a fun trivia game about roses, covering history, symbolism, and varieties.
12. Rose-Themed Movie Night: Watch films that feature roses prominently or revolve around romance and nature.
13. Rose Planting Party: Get together with friends to plant rose bushes in your garden or a community space.
14. Host a Rose Art Show: Display local artists’ rose-themed paintings or crafts in a small exhibition.
15. Create Rose Scrapbook Pages: Make scrapbook pages with pressed rose petals and photos of your favorite rose moments.
16. Host a Rose Poetry Reading: Invite friends to share or read aloud poetry that celebrates roses or nature.
17. Rose-Themed Wine Tasting: Organize a tasting session with rosé wines or floral-infused cocktails.
18. Rose Storytelling Session: Share folktales, myths, or stories where roses play a key role.
19. Rose-Themed Baking Party: Bake rose-shaped or rose-flavored cookies, cupcakes, or pastries with friends.
20. Rose Embroidery Workshop: Learn how to embroider roses onto fabric, like napkins or bags.
21. Host a Rose Photography Contest: Challenge friends to capture the most creative rose-themed photos and vote for the best.
22. Rose Meditation Session: Practice meditation or yoga surrounded by roses for a serene and aromatic experience.
23. Rose-Themed Gift Exchange: Exchange small rose-themed gifts, such as rose-scented soaps, lotions, or jewelry.
24. Rose Face Mask Making: Gather friends to make and apply homemade rose-infused face masks for a spa night.
25. Rose Book Club: Read and discuss books that feature roses, gardens, or romantic themes, tying the discussion to roses.
26. Rose Scavenger Hunt: Hide rose-themed items or real roses around a garden or home and have participants find them.
27. Pin the Petal on the Rose: A twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” where blindfolded players try to pin a petal on a large rose poster.
28. Rose Relay Race: Teams race to transport rose petals on a spoon without dropping them.
29. Guess the Rose Scent: Blindfold players and have them guess the scent of different rose varieties or rose-scented products.
30. Rose Trivia Challenge: A quiz game focused on facts about roses, their symbolism, and history.
31. Rose Petal Toss: A target game where players toss rose petals or faux petals into a designated basket or target.
32. Rose-Themed Charades: Act out phrases or objects related to roses or flowers without speaking while others guess.
33. Musical Roses: Similar to musical chairs, but participants pass a rose around, and whoever holds it when the music stops is out.
34. Rose Puzzle Race: Teams compete to assemble rose-themed jigsaw puzzles as quickly as possible.
35. Find the Fake Rose: Hide one fake rose among real ones and challenge participants to spot the difference.
36. Rose Bouquet Building Contest: Teams race to build the most creative rose bouquets within a time limit.
37. Rose Petal Art Contest: Provide rose petals and craft materials, and see who can create the most artistic rose collage.
38. Rose-Themed Pictionary: Draw rose-related objects or concepts for others to guess within a time limit.
39. Pass the Rose Game: Similar to hot potato, where a rose is passed around, and whoever holds it when the music stops is out.
40. Rose Memory Match: A card game where players flip cards to match different types of roses or rose-related images.
41. Rose Ring Toss: Players toss rings around stems of rose bushes or poles decorated with roses.
42. Rose Maze Challenge: Create a maze in a garden or with rose decorations, and players must navigate through it.
43. Rose Relay Craft: Teams work together in relay style to create the most intricate rose out of craft materials.
44. Name That Rose Variety: Show pictures of different rose types, and players must name the correct variety.
45. Rose Hopscotch: Draw a hopscotch grid with rose designs, and players must jump from one rose to another.
46. Rose Balloon Pop: Fill balloons with rose petals, and players pop them to find small prizes or tokens.
47. Rose Stack Challenge: Use real or faux roses, and challenge players to stack them into the tallest structure possible.
48. Rose Crown Relay: Teams must craft a rose crown and pass it to each teammate while running through an obstacle course.
49. Rose-Themed Bingo: Play a bingo game with rose-related words or images instead of numbers.
50. Rose Petal Relay Collection: Teams race to collect as many rose petals as possible from scattered locations within a time limit.
51. Pressed Rose Art: Press fresh roses between heavy books and create framed art or greeting cards with the pressed petals.
52. Rose Petal Candles: Make homemade candles by embedding dried rose petals into the wax for a decorative touch.
53. Rose Water Spritz Bottles: Create a DIY rose water spritz for face or body by infusing fresh petals in water and bottling it.
54. Rose Soap Bars: Craft handmade soap bars with dried rose petals and essential oils for a fragrant gift.
55. Rose Petal Bookmarks: Laminate pressed rose petals into bookmarks for a beautiful and practical craft.
56. Rose Suncatchers: Arrange rose petals and leaves between wax paper sheets to create colorful suncatchers.
57. Rose Petal Jewelry: Use dried rose petals and resin to create unique jewelry like earrings or pendants.
58. Rose Wreaths: Make a wreath out of dried or faux roses to hang on your door or wall.
59. Rose Crown Headbands: Craft a beautiful rose crown using faux roses and wire, perfect for special occasions.
60. Rose Sachets: Sew small fabric pouches and fill them with dried rose petals for a fragrant drawer or closet sachet.
61. Rose-Themed Mason Jars: Decorate mason jars with rose-themed designs, paint, and ribbon to use as vases or candle holders.
62. Rose Petal Bath Bombs: Create luxurious bath bombs with dried rose petals and essential oils for a spa-like experience.
63. Rose Petal Confetti: Make biodegradable confetti by drying rose petals, perfect for celebrations or weddings.
64. Rose Paper Flowers: Craft paper roses using tissue paper or crepe paper for long-lasting floral decorations.
65. Rose Decoupage Box: Use dried rose petals to decoupage and decorate a wooden box for storing keepsakes.
66. Rose-Themed Gift Wrapping: Design unique gift wrap by incorporating pressed rose petals or rose stamps onto paper.
67. Rose-Stamped Tote Bags: Carve a rose stamp from a potato or linoleum block and use fabric paint to print roses on tote bags.
68. Rose Petal Garlands: String dried or faux rose petals together to make garlands for decorating rooms or parties.
69. Rose Petal Potpourri: Create a fragrant potpourri blend using dried rose petals, herbs, and essential oils.
70. Rose Shadow Boxes: Arrange roses, petals, and small keepsakes in a shadow box for a 3D piece of art.
71. Rose Scented Sachet Cards: Create greeting cards with sewn pockets that hold dried rose petals for a scented surprise.
72. Rose Candle Holders: Decorate glass candle holders with faux or dried rose petals for a romantic ambiance.
73. Rose Embroidered Napkins: Embroider roses onto cloth napkins for an elegant and personalized touch at meals.
74. Rose-Infused Lip Balm: Make homemade lip balm infused with rose petals and essential oils for a natural beauty product.
75. Rose-Themed Wall Art: Paint or sketch roses onto canvases or wooden boards to create beautiful, handcrafted wall art.
76. Rose Petal Jam: Cook fresh rose petals with sugar and lemon to create a sweet and fragrant jam.
77. Rose-Infused Honey: Infuse honey with dried rose petals for a floral twist on a classic sweetener.
78. Rosewater Lemonade: Make refreshing lemonade by adding a splash of rosewater for a subtle floral flavor.
79. Rose-Flavored Macarons: Bake delicate macarons filled with rose-infused buttercream or ganache.
80. Rose Petal Sorbet: Create a light and refreshing sorbet with rosewater and frozen rose petals for a unique dessert.
81. Rose-Infused Whipped Cream: Whip cream with rosewater and a touch of vanilla to top cakes or desserts.
82. Rose Cake Pops: Make cake pops and coat them with rose-flavored icing or edible rose petals.
83. Rose Petal Scones: Add finely chopped rose petals to your scone dough for a floral, aromatic treat.
84. Rose Meringue Cookies: Bake delicate meringue cookies flavored with rosewater for a light, airy snack.
85. Rose Ice Cream: Churn a creamy rose-flavored ice cream, incorporating rosewater and edible petals.
86. Rose-Infused Tea: Brew a pot of tea with dried rose petals and add honey for a floral, soothing drink.
87. Rose Butter: Whip butter with rosewater and spread it on toast or scones for a flavorful, elegant touch.
88. Rose Petal Salad: Toss fresh rose petals into a salad of greens, nuts, and berries for a vibrant dish.
89. Rose Petal Truffles: Coat chocolate truffles with finely chopped dried rose petals for an indulgent treat.
90. Rosewater Cupcakes: Bake light, fluffy cupcakes with rosewater in the batter and frosting for a floral dessert.
91. Rose Petal Crepes: Make thin crepes and fill them with rose-infused cream or jam for a delicate, sweet meal.
92. Rose-Infused Olive Oil: Infuse olive oil with dried rose petals to drizzle over salads or bread.
93. Rose Shortbread Cookies: Bake buttery shortbread cookies with finely chopped rose petals for a fragrant twist.
94. Rose-Infused Rice Pudding: Add rosewater to creamy rice pudding for a subtle floral flavor in this comforting dessert.
95. Rose Petal Yogurt Parfait: Layer yogurt with granola and rose petal jam for a beautiful and tasty parfait.
96. Rosewater Chocolate Bark: Create chocolate bark with white or dark chocolate, rosewater, and edible rose petals.
97. Rose Petal Cheesecake: Add rosewater to a creamy cheesecake recipe and decorate the top with candied rose petals.
98. Rose Lemon Cookies: Bake soft, zesty lemon cookies with a hint of rosewater for a floral-citrus combination.
99. Rose Syrup Pancakes: Drizzle rose syrup over pancakes or waffles for a sweet, floral-flavored breakfast.
100. Rose Petal Granola: Mix dried rose petals with oats, nuts, and honey to make a fragrant, crunchy granola.

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