ROSALIA
Rosalia
In the Roman Empire, Rosalia or Rosaria was a festival of roses celebrated on various dates, primarily in May, but scattered through mid-July. The observance is sometimes called a rosatio or the dies rosationis, "day of rose-adornment," and could be celebrated also with violets . As a commemoration of the dead, the rosatio developed from the custom of placing flowers at burial sites. It was among the extensive private religious practices by means of which the Romans cared for their dead, reflecting the value placed on tradition , family lineage, and memorials ranging ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Rosalia (festival)
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